#42dfef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42dfef is composed of 25.9% red, 87.5% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 6.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 185.5 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42dfef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00bfdf. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 87
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42dfef color description : Bright cyan.

#42dfef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42dfef has RGB values of R:66, G:223, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4382703.

Hex triplet 42dfef #42dfef
RGB Decimal 66, 223, 239 rgb(66,223,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 87.5, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,87.5%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 7, 0, 6
HSL 185.5°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(185.5,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.5°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 81.926, -34.691, -19.51
XYZ 44.21, 60.162, 90.939
xyY 0.226, 0.308, 60.162
CIE-LCH 81.926, 39.801, 209.353
CIE-LUV 81.926, -56.259, -25.903
Hunter-Lab 77.564, -33.995, -15.219
Binary 01000010, 11011111, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42dfef

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Alternatives to #42dfef

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#42dfef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42dfef

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

Shades and Tints of #42dfef

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 #f7fefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42dfef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919fa0 is the less saturated color, while #32ecff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42dfef 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
  • #b2b2b2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9cbbbe Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbcce4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cbcaf8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ce0f0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99d3e8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99d1f4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48dff0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population