#42a0ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0ab is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.4% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 186.3 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 46.5%. #42a0ab color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004157. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#42a0ab color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a0ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0ab has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4366507.

Hex triplet 42a0ab #42a0ab
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 171 rgb(66,160,171)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 67.1 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,67.1%)
CMYK 61, 6, 0, 33
HSL 186.3°, 44.3, 46.5 hsl(186.3,44.3%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.3°, 61.4, 67.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 60.991, -24.093, -13.992
XYZ 22.166, 29.238, 43.001
xyY 0.235, 0.31, 29.238
CIE-LCH 60.991, 27.862, 210.146
CIE-LUV 60.991, -37.659, -17.55
Hunter-Lab 54.073, -21.454, -9.3
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 10101011

Color Schemes with #42a0ab

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Alternatives to #42a0ab

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#42a0ab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0ab

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a0ab;}
.background {background-color:#42a0ab;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a0ab

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707c7d is the less saturated color, while #02d2eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0ab 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
  • #858585 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788a8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9697a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9895b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ca4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #779aa8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7899b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a3ae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population