#42c0cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c0cc is composed of 25.9% red, 75.3% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 5.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 185.2 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42c0cc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008199. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 75
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42c0cc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c0cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c0cc has RGB values of R:66, G:192, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4374732.

Hex triplet 42c0cc #42c0cc
RGB Decimal 66, 192, 204 rgb(66,192,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 75.3, 80 rgb(25.9%,75.3%,80%)
CMYK 68, 6, 0, 20
HSL 185.2°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(185.2,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.2°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 71.7, -30.211, -16.133
XYZ 31.992, 43.214, 63.779
xyY 0.23, 0.311, 43.214
CIE-LCH 71.7, 34.249, 208.104
CIE-LUV 71.7, -47.546, -20.583
Hunter-Lab 65.738, -28.171, -11.507
Binary 01000010, 11000000, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42c0cc

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Alternatives to #42c0cc

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#42c0cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c0cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c0cc;}
.background {background-color:#42c0cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c0cc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c0cc

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, #030b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c0cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838b8b is the less saturated color, while #14e6fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c0cc 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8aa3a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b1b2c4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2b0d5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4dc2d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88b7c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89b5d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49c1cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population