#42cddb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cddb is composed of 25.9% red, 80.4% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 185.5 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42cddb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009bb7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42cddb color description : Soft cyan.

#42cddb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cddb has RGB values of R:66, G:205, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4378075.

Hex triplet 42cddb #42cddb
RGB Decimal 66, 205, 219 rgb(66,205,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.4, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,80.4%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 6, 0, 14
HSL 185.5°, 68, 55.9 hsl(185.5,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.5°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 76.028, -32.047, -17.733
XYZ 36.861, 49.932, 74.709
xyY 0.228, 0.309, 49.932
CIE-LCH 76.028, 36.626, 208.957
CIE-LUV 76.028, -51.249, -23.111
Hunter-Lab 70.663, -30.547, -13.221
Binary 01000010, 11001101, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42cddb

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Alternatives to #42cddb

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#42cddb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cddb

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

Shades and Tints of #42cddb

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 #42cddb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879496 is the less saturated color, while #1fe9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cddb 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
  • #a5a5a5 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #91adb0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcbdd2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bcbbe4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4dcfde Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fc3d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90c1e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49cedd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population