#42bdec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdec is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 19.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42bdec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007bd9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42bdec color description : Bright blue.

#42bdec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdec has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4373996.

Hex triplet 42bdec #42bdec
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 236 rgb(66,189,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 20, 0, 7
HSL 196.6°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(196.6,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.965, -18.805, -33.135
XYZ 35.581, 43.607, 85.894
xyY 0.216, 0.264, 43.607
CIE-LCH 71.965, 38.099, 240.424
CIE-LUV 71.965, -44.54, -50.586
Hunter-Lab 66.035, -19.383, -30.896
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42bdec

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Alternatives to #42bdec

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#42bdec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdec

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bdec;}
.background {background-color:#42bdec;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bdec;}

Shades and Tints of #42bdec

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010507 is the darkest color, while #f4fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999c is the less saturated color, while #32c4fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdec is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca4ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6b2e3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9eb2f2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #31c5d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82b6e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7db6f0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #37c2dc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population