#42c2de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c2de is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.3% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 190.8 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 56.5%. #42c2de color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0085bd. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42c2de color description : Bright cyan.

#42c2de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c2de has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4375262.

Hex triplet 42c2de #42c2de
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 222 rgb(66,194,222)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 87.1 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,87.1%)
CMYK 70, 13, 0, 13
HSL 190.8°, 70.3, 56.5 hsl(190.8,70.3%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.8°, 70.3, 87.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.9, -25.768, -24.105
XYZ 34.72, 45.013, 75.962
xyY 0.223, 0.289, 45.013
CIE-LCH 72.9, 35.285, 223.091
CIE-LUV 72.9, -47.147, -34.449
Hunter-Lab 67.092, -25.037, -20.165
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 11011110

Color Schemes with #42c2de

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Alternatives to #42c2de

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#42c2de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c2de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c2de;}
.background {background-color:#42c2de;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c2de;}

Shades and Tints of #42c2de

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, #020a0b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c2de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9191 is the less saturated color, while #28d2f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c2de 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
  • #8ca6ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afb5d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adb3e6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43c6d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b9d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86b9e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42c5d8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population