#42cdad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cdad is composed of 25.9% red, 80.4% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 15.6% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 166.2 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42cdad color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009b5b. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 16
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42cdad color description : Moderate cyan.

#42cdad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cdad has RGB values of R:66, G:205, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.16, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4378029.

Hex triplet 42cdad #42cdad
RGB Decimal 66, 205, 173 rgb(66,205,173)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.4, 67.8 rgb(25.9%,80.4%,67.8%)
CMYK 68, 0, 16, 20
HSL 166.2°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(166.2,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 166.2°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 74.721, -44.591, 5.158
XYZ 31.618, 47.835, 47.1
xyY 0.25, 0.378, 47.835
CIE-LCH 74.721, 44.889, 173.402
CIE-LUV 74.721, -54.209, 14.715
Hunter-Lab 69.163, -39.433, 8.038
Binary 01000010, 11001101, 10101101

Color Schemes with #42cdad

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Alternatives to #42cdad

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#42cdad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cdad

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

Shades and Tints of #42cdad

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, #030d0b is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cdad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828d8a is the less saturated color, while #14fbc6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cdad 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8da9a3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c3baa7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cdb5ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #61c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #94c1a9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9abeb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #56cbc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population