#42c9bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9bb is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 173.8 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #42c9bb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009377. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 7
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42c9bb color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9bb has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.07, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377019.

Hex triplet 42c9bb #42c9bb
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 187 rgb(66,201,187)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 73.3 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,73.3%)
CMYK 67, 0, 7, 21
HSL 173.8°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(173.8,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 173.8°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.879, -39.213, -3.636
XYZ 32.1, 46.517, 54.298
xyY 0.242, 0.35, 46.517
CIE-LCH 73.879, 39.382, 185.297
CIE-LUV 73.879, -51.875, 0.587
Hunter-Lab 68.203, -35.343, 0.54
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #42c9bb

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Alternatives to #42c9bb

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#42c9bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9bb;}
.background {background-color:#42c9bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9bb;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9bb

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, #030909 is the darkest color, while #f9fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838887 is the less saturated color, while #13f8e0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9bb 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca7a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bdb8b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c4b4c6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5ac8d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90beb6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #94bbc2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #51c8cc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population