#42bdf8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdf8 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 97.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.4% cyan, 23.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 2.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199.5 degrees, a saturation of 92.9% and a lightness of 61.6%. #42bdf8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007bf1. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 97
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 3
    CMYK color chart

#42bdf8 color description : Bright blue.

#42bdf8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdf8 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:248 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.03. Its decimal value is 4374008.

Hex triplet 42bdf8 #42bdf8
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 248 rgb(66,189,248)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 97.3 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,97.3%)
CMYK 73, 24, 0, 3
HSL 199.5°, 92.9, 61.6 hsl(199.5,92.9%,61.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.5°, 73.4, 97.3
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.447, -14.898, -38.875
XYZ 37.383, 44.328, 95.388
xyY 0.211, 0.25, 44.328
CIE-LCH 72.447, 41.632, 249.032
CIE-LUV 72.447, -43.851, -60.964
Hunter-Lab 66.579, -16.287, -38.34
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11111000

Color Schemes with #42bdf8

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Alternatives to #42bdf8

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#42bdf8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdf8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bdf8;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bdf8

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #ecf8fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdf8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9d9e is the less saturated color, while #42bdf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdf8 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca5b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3b3ef Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97b4fd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1ac7d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fb7f2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78b7fb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #29c3e2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population