#42c9d1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9d1 is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 183.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 53.9%. #42c9d1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0093a3. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42c9d1 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9d1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9d1 has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4377041.

Hex triplet 42c9d1 #42c9d1
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 209 rgb(66,201,209)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 82 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,82%)
CMYK 68, 4, 0, 18
HSL 183.4°, 60.9, 53.9 hsl(183.4,60.9%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.4°, 68.4, 82
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.529, -33.065, -14.591
XYZ 34.639, 47.532, 67.667
xyY 0.231, 0.317, 47.532
CIE-LCH 74.529, 36.142, 203.81
CIE-LUV 74.529, -50.467, -17.757
Hunter-Lab 68.943, -30.969, -9.932
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11010001

Color Schemes with #42c9d1

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Alternatives to #42c9d1

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#42c9d1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9d1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9d1;}
.background {background-color:#42c9d1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9d1;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9d1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f0fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9d1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #819192 is the less saturated color, while #15f1fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9d1 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
  • #8faaab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9b9c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bbb7db Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50cad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ebfcb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fbdd7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4bcad6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population