#42c6ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c6ef is composed of 25.9% red, 77.6% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 194.2 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42c6ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008ddf. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42c6ef color description : Bright cyan.

#42c6ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c6ef has RGB values of R:66, G:198, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4376303.

Hex triplet 42c6ef #42c6ef
RGB Decimal 66, 198, 239 rgb(66,198,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.6, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,77.6%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 17, 0, 6
HSL 194.2°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(194.2,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.2°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 74.683, -22.478, -30.562
XYZ 38.017, 47.775, 88.875
xyY 0.218, 0.274, 47.775
CIE-LCH 74.683, 37.938, 233.665
CIE-LUV 74.683, -47.514, -45.936
Hunter-Lab 69.12, -22.782, -27.852
Binary 01000010, 11000110, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42c6ef

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Alternatives to #42c6ef

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#42c6ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c6ef

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c6ef;}
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Shades and Tints of #42c6ef

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 #f7fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c6ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919da0 is the less saturated color, while #32ceff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c6ef 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90aab2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b0b9e5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9b9f6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37ccdb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88bee9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84bdf3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bcae2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population