#42cafc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cafc is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 98.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.8% cyan, 19.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 1.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.1 degrees, a saturation of 96.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #42cafc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0095f9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 99
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 1
    CMYK color chart

#42cafc color description : Bright blue.

#42cafc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cafc has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:252 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.01. Its decimal value is 4377340.

Hex triplet 42cafc #42cafc
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 252 rgb(66,202,252)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 98.8 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,98.8%)
CMYK 74, 20, 0, 1
HSL 196.1°, 96.9, 62.4 hsl(196.1,96.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.1°, 73.8, 98.8
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 76.329, -20.382, -35.002
XYZ 40.933, 50.424, 99.666
xyY 0.214, 0.264, 50.424
CIE-LCH 76.329, 40.504, 239.787
CIE-LUV 76.329, -48.113, -53.96
Hunter-Lab 71.01, -21.372, -33.509
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 11111100

Color Schemes with #42cafc

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Alternatives to #42cafc

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#42cafc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cafc

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

Shades and Tints of #42cafc

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, #000304 is the darkest color, while #f0fbff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cafc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ba1a3 is the less saturated color, while #42cafc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cafc 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #93aeb8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b1bdf2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9bdff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ad1e1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88c2f5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83c2fd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33ceea Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population