#42c4cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c4cc is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 3.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 183.5 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42c4cc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008999. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42c4cc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c4cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c4cc has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4375756.

Hex triplet 42c4cc #42c4cc
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 204 rgb(66,196,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 80 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,80%)
CMYK 68, 4, 0, 20
HSL 183.5°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(183.5,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.5°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.889, -32.136, -14.344
XYZ 32.883, 44.995, 64.075
xyY 0.232, 0.317, 44.995
CIE-LCH 72.889, 35.192, 204.054
CIE-LUV 72.889, -48.988, -17.438
Hunter-Lab 67.078, -29.884, -9.681
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42c4cc

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Alternatives to #42c4cc

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#42c4cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c4cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c4cc;}
.background {background-color:#42c4cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c4cc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c4cc

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, #030b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c4cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838b8b is the less saturated color, while #14edfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c4cc 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
  • #8ca6a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5b5c4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b7b2d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50c6d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8bbac7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8cb9d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ac5d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population