#42caaf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42caaf is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 13.4% yellow and 20.8% black. It has a hue angle of 168.1 degrees, a saturation of 56.2% and a lightness of 52.5%. #42caaf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00955f. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 13
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42caaf color description : Moderate cyan.

#42caaf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42caaf has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.13, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377263.

Hex triplet 42caaf #42caaf
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 175 rgb(66,202,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,68.6%)
CMYK 67, 0, 13, 21
HSL 168.1°, 56.2, 52.5 hsl(168.1,56.2%,52.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 168.1°, 67.3, 79.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 73.863, -42.79, 2.839
XYZ 31.103, 46.492, 47.89
xyY 0.248, 0.37, 46.492
CIE-LCH 73.863, 42.884, 176.204
CIE-LUV 73.863, -52.996, 10.974
Hunter-Lab 68.185, -37.901, 6.087
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 10101111

Color Schemes with #42caaf

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Alternatives to #42caaf

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#42caaf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42caaf

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, #030a09 is the darkest color, while #fafefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42caaf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838988 is the less saturated color, while #13f9cb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42caaf 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca7a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0b8a9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c9b3bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5fc7d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92beab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97bbb7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54c8c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population