#42c6da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c6da is composed of 25.9% red, 77.6% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 187.9 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42c6da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008db5. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42c6da color description : Soft cyan.

#42c6da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c6da has RGB values of R:66, G:198, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4376282.

Hex triplet 42c6da #42c6da
RGB Decimal 66, 198, 218 rgb(66,198,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.6, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,77.6%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 9, 0, 15
HSL 187.9°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(187.9,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.9°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.937, -28.961, -20.359
XYZ 35.092, 46.605, 73.472
xyY 0.226, 0.3, 46.605
CIE-LCH 73.937, 35.401, 215.106
CIE-LUV 73.937, -48.821, -27.811
Hunter-Lab 68.268, -27.714, -16.022
Binary 01000010, 11000110, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42c6da

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Alternatives to #42c6da

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#42c6da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c6da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c6da

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, #020708 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c6da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889394 is the less saturated color, while #1fe0fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c6da 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
  • #8ea8ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4b8d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b4b6e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8bbdd4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8abbdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46c8d8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population