#42cd9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cd9b is composed of 25.9% red, 80.4% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 24.4% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 158.4 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42cd9b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009b37. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 24
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42cd9b color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42cd9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cd9b has RGB values of R:66, G:205, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.24, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4378011.

Hex triplet 42cd9b #42cd9b
RGB Decimal 66, 205, 155 rgb(66,205,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.4, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,80.4%,60.8%)
CMYK 68, 0, 24, 20
HSL 158.4°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(158.4,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 158.4°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 74.308, -48.855, 14.233
XYZ 29.992, 47.185, 38.535
xyY 0.259, 0.408, 47.185
CIE-LCH 74.308, 50.886, 163.757
CIE-LUV 74.308, -55.311, 28.298
Hunter-Lab 68.691, -42.272, 14.822
Binary 01000010, 11001101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42cd9b

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Alternatives to #42cd9b

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#42cd9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cd9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42cd9b;}
.background {background-color:#42cd9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #42cd9b;}

Shades and Tints of #42cd9b

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, #030d09 is the darkest color, while #fcfefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cd9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828d89 is the less saturated color, while #14fba8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cd9b 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca79d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c5ba96 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d2b4a9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #66c8d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #95c098 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9dbda4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #59c9c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population