#42dbef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42dbef is composed of 25.9% red, 85.9% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 8.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 186.9 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42dbef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00b7df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 86
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42dbef color description : Bright cyan.

#42dbef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42dbef has RGB values of R:66, G:219, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4381679.

Hex triplet 42dbef #42dbef
RGB Decimal 66, 219, 239 rgb(66,219,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 85.9, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,85.9%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 8, 0, 6
HSL 186.9°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(186.9,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.9°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 80.766, -32.802, -21.266
XYZ 43.154, 58.049, 90.587
xyY 0.225, 0.303, 58.049
CIE-LCH 80.766, 39.092, 212.956
CIE-LUV 80.766, -54.864, -29.082
Hunter-Lab 76.19, -32.231, -17.16
Binary 01000010, 11011011, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42dbef

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Alternatives to #42dbef

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#42dbef Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42dbef

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, #01090a is the darkest color, while #f7fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42dbef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ea0 is the less saturated color, while #32e7ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42dbef 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
  • #b0b0b0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9ab9bd Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c6c9e4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c6c7f7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49dded Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96d0e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96cef4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46dcee Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population