#42cacc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cacc is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 180.9 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42cacc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009599. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42cacc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42cacc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cacc has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377292.

Hex triplet 42cacc #42cacc
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 204 rgb(66,202,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 80 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,80%)
CMYK 68, 1, 0, 20
HSL 180.9°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(180.9,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 180.9°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.671, -34.973, -11.671
XYZ 34.263, 47.756, 64.535
xyY 0.234, 0.326, 47.756
CIE-LCH 74.671, 36.869, 198.455
CIE-LUV 74.671, -51.146, -12.752
Hunter-Lab 69.106, -32.433, -6.995
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42cacc

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Alternatives to #42cacc

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#42cacc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cacc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42cacc;}
.background {background-color:#42cacc;}
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Shades and Tints of #42cacc

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, #030c0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cacc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838b8b is the less saturated color, while #14f7fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cacc 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
  • #8faaaa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbbac4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfb7d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53cad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fc0c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91bed2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4dcad4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population