#42ccdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ccdb is composed of 25.9% red, 80% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 185.9 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42ccdb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0099b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42ccdb color description : Soft cyan.

#42ccdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ccdb has RGB values of R:66, G:204, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4377819.

Hex triplet 42ccdb #42ccdb
RGB Decimal 66, 204, 219 rgb(66,204,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,80%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 7, 0, 14
HSL 185.9°, 68, 55.9 hsl(185.9,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.9°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 75.734, -31.568, -18.177
XYZ 36.622, 49.455, 74.63
xyY 0.228, 0.308, 49.455
CIE-LCH 75.734, 36.427, 209.933
CIE-LUV 75.734, -50.894, -23.903
Hunter-Lab 70.324, -30.112, -13.693
Binary 01000010, 11001100, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42ccdb

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Alternatives to #42ccdb

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#42ccdb Preview

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

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, #020809 is the darkest color, while #f7fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ccdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879496 is the less saturated color, while #1fe8fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ccdb 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90acaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbbcd2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bbbae4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ccedd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fc2d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fc0e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48cddc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population