#42caf2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42caf2 is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 16.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 193.6 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42caf2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0095e5. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42caf2 color description : Bright cyan.

#42caf2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42caf2 has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4377330.

Hex triplet 42caf2 #42caf2
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 242 rgb(66,202,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 17, 0, 5
HSL 193.6°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(193.6,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.6°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 75.95, -23.558, -30.224
XYZ 39.39, 49.807, 91.537
xyY 0.218, 0.276, 49.807
CIE-LCH 75.95, 38.321, 232.066
CIE-LUV 75.95, -48.729, -45.308
Hunter-Lab 70.574, -23.876, -27.5
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42caf2

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Alternatives to #42caf2

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#42caf2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42caf2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42caf2;}
.background {background-color:#42caf2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42caf2;}

Shades and Tints of #42caf2

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, #010a0d is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42caf2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9d is the less saturated color, while #3acefa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42caf2 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #92adb5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3bce8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #adbcf9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38d0df Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ac1eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86c1f6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bcde6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population