#42ccbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ccbc is composed of 25.9% red, 80% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 7.8% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 173 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42ccbc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009979. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 8
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42ccbc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42ccbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ccbc has RGB values of R:66, G:204, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.08, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377788.

Hex triplet 42ccbc #42ccbc
RGB Decimal 66, 204, 188 rgb(66,204,188)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80, 73.7 rgb(25.9%,80%,73.7%)
CMYK 68, 0, 8, 20
HSL 173°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(173,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 173°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.807, -40.295, -2.813
XYZ 32.914, 47.972, 55.099
xyY 0.242, 0.353, 47.972
CIE-LCH 74.807, 40.393, 183.993
CIE-LUV 74.807, -52.896, 2.027
Hunter-Lab 69.262, -36.383, 1.317
Binary 01000010, 11001100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #42ccbc

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Alternatives to #42ccbc

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#42ccbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ccbc

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

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, #030c0b is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ccbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838b8a is the less saturated color, while #14fadf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ccbc 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8eaaa6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0bab5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c7b6c8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5bcad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92c1b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96bec3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52cbce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population