#42cdef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cdef is composed of 25.9% red, 80.4% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 191.8 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42cdef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009bdf. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42cdef color description : Bright cyan.

#42cdef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cdef has RGB values of R:66, G:205, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4378095.

Hex triplet 42cdef #42cdef
RGB Decimal 66, 205, 239 rgb(66,205,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.4, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,80.4%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 14, 0, 6
HSL 191.8°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(191.8,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.8°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 76.709, -25.997, -27.45
XYZ 39.654, 51.049, 89.42
xyY 0.22, 0.283, 51.049
CIE-LCH 76.709, 37.807, 226.557
CIE-LUV 76.709, -49.966, -40.298
Hunter-Lab 71.449, -25.969, -24.189
Binary 01000010, 11001101, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42cdef

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Alternatives to #42cdef

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#42cdef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cdef

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

Shades and Tints of #42cdef

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, #01080a is the darkest color, while #f7fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cdef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919da0 is the less saturated color, while #32d7ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cdef 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #93afb5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bfe5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b3bdf6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3ed2e1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8cc4e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ac3f3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3fd0e6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population