#42c6de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c6de is composed of 25.9% red, 77.6% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.3% cyan, 10.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 189.2 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 56.5%. #42c6de color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008dbd. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42c6de color description : Bright cyan.

#42c6de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c6de has RGB values of R:66, G:198, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4376286.

Hex triplet 42c6de #42c6de
RGB Decimal 66, 198, 222 rgb(66,198,222)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.6, 87.1 rgb(25.9%,77.6%,87.1%)
CMYK 70, 11, 0, 13
HSL 189.2°, 70.3, 56.5 hsl(189.2,70.3%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.2°, 70.3, 87.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.073, -27.752, -22.317
XYZ 35.622, 46.817, 76.262
xyY 0.224, 0.295, 46.817
CIE-LCH 74.073, 35.612, 218.806
CIE-LUV 74.073, -48.57, -31.25
Hunter-Lab 68.423, -26.811, -18.187
Binary 01000010, 11000110, 11011110

Color Schemes with #42c6de

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Alternatives to #42c6de

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#42c6de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c6de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c6de;}
.background {background-color:#42c6de;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c6de;}

Shades and Tints of #42c6de

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 #42c6de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9191 is the less saturated color, while #28d8f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c6de 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
  • #8ea8ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4b8d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2b6e6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #46cad8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8abdd8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89bce3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44c8da Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population