#42c9c0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9c0 is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 75.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 4.5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 176 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #42c9c0 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009381. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 4
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42c9c0 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9c0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9c0 has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:192 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.04, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377024.

Hex triplet 42c9c0 #42c9c0
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 192 rgb(66,201,192)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 75.3 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,75.3%)
CMYK 67, 0, 4, 21
HSL 176°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(176,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 176°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.02, -37.859, -6.139
XYZ 32.645, 46.734, 57.166
xyY 0.239, 0.342, 46.734
CIE-LCH 74.02, 38.354, 189.211
CIE-LUV 74.02, -51.556, -3.519
Hunter-Lab 68.363, -34.396, -1.726
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11000000

Color Schemes with #42c9c0

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Alternatives to #42c9c0

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#42c9c0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9c0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9c0;}
.background {background-color:#42c9c0;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9c0;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9c0

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 #42c9c0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838887 is the less saturated color, while #13f8e9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9c0 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8da8a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcb8b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c2b5cb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58c8d7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90bebb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93bcc7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50c8ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population