#42c3ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c3ef is composed of 25.9% red, 76.5% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 18.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.3 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42c3ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0087df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42c3ef color description : Bright blue.

#42c3ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c3ef has RGB values of R:66, G:195, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4375535.

Hex triplet 42c3ef #42c3ef
RGB Decimal 66, 195, 239 rgb(66,195,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.5, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,76.5%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 18, 0, 6
HSL 195.3°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(195.3,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.3°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 73.815, -20.946, -31.898
XYZ 37.338, 46.417, 88.648
xyY 0.217, 0.269, 46.417
CIE-LCH 73.815, 38.16, 236.71
CIE-LUV 73.815, -46.464, -48.354
Hunter-Lab 68.13, -21.404, -29.455
Binary 01000010, 11000011, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42c3ef

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Alternatives to #42c3ef

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#42c3ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c3ef

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c3ef;}
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Shades and Tints of #42c3ef

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, #01080a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c3ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ca0 is the less saturated color, while #32cbff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c3ef 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
  • #8ea8b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acb7e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a5b7f5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #34cad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85bbe9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81bbf3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39c7e1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population