#42c6e1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c6e1 is composed of 25.9% red, 77.6% green and 88.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.7% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.8% black. It has a hue angle of 190.2 degrees, a saturation of 72.6% and a lightness of 57.1%. #42c6e1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008dc3. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 88
    RGB color chart
    • C 71
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 12
    CMYK color chart

#42c6e1 color description : Bright cyan.

#42c6e1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c6e1 has RGB values of R:66, G:198, B:225 and CMYK values of C:0.71, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.12. Its decimal value is 4376289.

Hex triplet 42c6e1 #42c6e1
RGB Decimal 66, 198, 225 rgb(66,198,225)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.6, 88.2 rgb(25.9%,77.6%,88.2%)
CMYK 71, 12, 0, 12
HSL 190.2°, 72.6, 57.1 hsl(190.2,72.6%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.2°, 70.7, 88.2
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.177, -26.836, -23.782
XYZ 36.028, 46.98, 78.399
xyY 0.223, 0.291, 46.98
CIE-LCH 74.177, 35.858, 221.547
CIE-LUV 74.177, -48.382, -33.834
Hunter-Lab 68.542, -26.122, -19.838
Binary 01000010, 11000110, 11100001

Color Schemes with #42c6e1

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

Alternatives to #42c6e1

Below, you can see some colors close to #42c6e1. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42c6e1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c6e1

This text has a font color of #42c6e1.

<span style="color:#42c6e1;">Text here</span>
#42c6e1 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42c6e1.

<p style="background-color:#42c6e1;">Content here</p>
#42c6e1 border color

This element has a border color of #42c6e1.

<div style="border:1px solid #42c6e1;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42c6e1;}
.background {background-color:#42c6e1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c6e1;}

Shades and Tints of #42c6e1

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, #020c0e is the darkest color, while #fcfeff is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42c6e1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8e9495 is the less saturated color, while #29d7fa is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c6e1 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa9af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3b8d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0b7e9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44cad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8abddb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88bce6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43c8dc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population