#42c1dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c1dc is composed of 25.9% red, 75.7% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 190.5 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42c1dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0083b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c1dc color description : Bright cyan.

#42c1dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c1dc has RGB values of R:66, G:193, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4375004.

Hex triplet 42c1dc #42c1dc
RGB Decimal 66, 193, 220 rgb(66,193,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 75.7, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,75.7%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 12, 0, 14
HSL 190.5°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(190.5,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.5°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.537, -25.884, -23.575
XYZ 34.231, 44.463, 74.484
xyY 0.223, 0.29, 44.463
CIE-LCH 72.537, 35.01, 222.327
CIE-LUV 72.537, -46.914, -33.524
Hunter-Lab 66.68, -25.054, -19.553
Binary 01000010, 11000001, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42c1dc

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Alternatives to #42c1dc

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#42c1dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c1dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c1dc;}
.background {background-color:#42c1dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c1dc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c1dc

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c1dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879497 is the less saturated color, while #20d7fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c1dc 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
  • #8ca5aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afb4d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acb2e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44c5d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b9d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b8e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43c4d7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population