#42c0db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c0db is composed of 25.9% red, 75.3% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 190.6 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42c0db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0081b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 75
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c0db color description : Soft cyan.

#42c0db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c0db has RGB values of R:66, G:192, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4374747.

Hex triplet 42c0db #42c0db
RGB Decimal 66, 192, 219 rgb(66,192,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 75.3, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,75.3%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 12, 0, 14
HSL 190.6°, 68, 55.9 hsl(190.6,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.6°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.208, -25.691, -23.533
XYZ 33.879, 43.969, 73.715
xyY 0.224, 0.29, 43.969
CIE-LCH 72.208, 34.84, 222.489
CIE-LUV 72.208, -46.619, -33.461
Hunter-Lab 66.309, -24.841, -19.496
Binary 01000010, 11000000, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42c0db

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Alternatives to #42c0db

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#42c0db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c0db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c0db;}
.background {background-color:#42c0db;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c0db;}

Shades and Tints of #42c0db

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c0db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879396 is the less saturated color, while #1fd6fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c0db 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ba4a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb3d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abb2e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44c4d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86b8d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b7e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43c3d6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population