#42c2ed Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c2ed is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 92.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.2% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.1% black. It has a hue angle of 195.1 degrees, a saturation of 82.6% and a lightness of 59.4%. #42c2ed color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0085db. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42c2ed color description : Bright blue.

#42c2ed Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c2ed has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:237 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4375277.

Hex triplet 42c2ed #42c2ed
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 237 rgb(66,194,237)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 92.9 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,92.9%)
CMYK 72, 18, 0, 7
HSL 195.1°, 82.6, 59.4 hsl(195.1,82.6%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.1°, 72.2, 92.9
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 73.45, -21.069, -31.382
XYZ 36.821, 45.853, 87.026
xyY 0.217, 0.27, 45.853
CIE-LCH 73.45, 37.799, 236.123
CIE-LUV 73.45, -46.234, -47.427
Hunter-Lab 67.715, -21.44, -28.798
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 11101101

Color Schemes with #42c2ed

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #42c2ed

Below, you can see some colors close to #42c2ed. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42c2ed Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c2ed

This text has a font color of #42c2ed.

<span style="color:#42c2ed;">Text here</span>
#42c2ed background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42c2ed.

<p style="background-color:#42c2ed;">Content here</p>
#42c2ed border color

This element has a border color of #42c2ed.

<div style="border:1px solid #42c2ed;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42c2ed;}
.background {background-color:#42c2ed;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c2ed;}

Shades and Tints of #42c2ed

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, #010608 is the darkest color, while #f5fcfe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42c2ed

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929a9d is the less saturated color, while #32cafd is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c2ed 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ea8b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acb6e4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5b6f3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #35c9d7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85bae7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81baf1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ac6df Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population