#42c9ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9ec is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 14.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 192.4 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42c9ec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0093d9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42c9ec color description : Bright cyan.

#42c9ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9ec has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4377068.

Hex triplet 42c9ec #42c9ec
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 236 rgb(66,201,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 15, 0, 7
HSL 192.4°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(192.4,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.4°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 75.442, -24.933, -27.781
XYZ 38.27, 48.984, 86.79
xyY 0.22, 0.281, 48.984
CIE-LCH 75.442, 37.329, 228.092
CIE-LUV 75.442, -48.752, -40.925
Hunter-Lab 69.989, -24.877, -24.531
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42c9ec

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Alternatives to #42c9ec

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#42c9ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9ec

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9ec;}
.background {background-color:#42c9ec;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9ec;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9ec

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, #010607 is the darkest color, while #f4fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929a9c is the less saturated color, while #32d2fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9ec 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #91acb3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4bbe2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afbaf3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3dcedd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ac0e6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87bff0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3fcce2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population