#42bdf2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdf2 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 21.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 198.1 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42bdf2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007be5. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42bdf2 color description : Bright blue.

#42bdf2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdf2 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4374002.

Hex triplet 42bdf2 #42bdf2
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 242 rgb(66,189,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 22, 0, 5
HSL 198.1°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(198.1,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.1°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.203, -16.861, -36.014
XYZ 36.467, 43.961, 90.563
xyY 0.213, 0.257, 43.961
CIE-LCH 72.203, 39.766, 244.912
CIE-LUV 72.203, -44.193, -55.78
Hunter-Lab 66.303, -17.854, -34.571
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42bdf2

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Alternatives to #42bdf2

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#42bdf2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdf2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bdf2;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42bdf2;}

Shades and Tints of #42bdf2

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, #01090d is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdf2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9d is the less saturated color, while #3ac0fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdf2 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
  • #8ca4af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5b3e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9bb3f7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #28c6d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81b6ec Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ab6f5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #31c2df Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population