#42c9d0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9d0 is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.3% cyan, 3.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 183 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 53.7%. #42c9d0 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0093a1. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42c9d0 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9d0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9d0 has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4377040.

Hex triplet 42c9d0 #42c9d0
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 208 rgb(66,201,208)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 81.6 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,81.6%)
CMYK 68, 3, 0, 18
HSL 183°, 60.2, 53.7 hsl(183,60.2%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 183°, 68.3, 81.6
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.497, -33.355, -14.096
XYZ 34.515, 47.483, 67.017
xyY 0.232, 0.319, 47.483
CIE-LCH 74.497, 36.211, 202.91
CIE-LUV 74.497, -50.531, -16.909
Hunter-Lab 68.908, -31.179, -9.428
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11010000

Color Schemes with #42c9d0

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Alternatives to #42c9d0

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#42c9d0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9d0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9d0;}
.background {background-color:#42c9d0;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9d0;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9d0

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, #040f0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9d0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #829090 is the less saturated color, while #15f2fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9d0 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
  • #8ea9aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bab9c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bcb6da Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50cad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ebfca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fbdd6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4bcad6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population