#42dadb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42dadb is composed of 25.9% red, 85.5% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 180.4 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42dadb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00b5b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 85
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42dadb color description : Soft cyan.

#42dadb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42dadb has RGB values of R:66, G:218, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4381403.

Hex triplet 42dadb #42dadb
RGB Decimal 66, 218, 219 rgb(66,218,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 85.5, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,85.5%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 0, 0, 14
HSL 180.4°, 68, 55.9 hsl(180.4,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 180.4°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 79.848, -38.129, -11.992
XYZ 40.1, 56.412, 75.789
xyY 0.233, 0.327, 56.412
CIE-LCH 79.848, 39.97, 197.46
CIE-LUV 79.848, -55.852, -12.913
Hunter-Lab 75.108, -36.137, -7.252
Binary 01000010, 11011010, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42dadb

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Alternatives to #42dadb

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#42dadb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42dadb

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

Shades and Tints of #42dadb

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, #020909 is the darkest color, while #f7fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42dadb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879696 is the less saturated color, while #1ffcfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42dadb 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
  • #adadad Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98b6b6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9c7d1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cdc4e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55d9e9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #98ced4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9acce1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ed9e4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population