#42a0bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a0bb is composed of 25.9% red, 62.7% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.7% cyan, 14.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 193.4 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 49.6%. #42a0bb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004177. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#42a0bb color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a0bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a0bb has RGB values of R:66, G:160, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 4366523.

Hex triplet 42a0bb #42a0bb
RGB Decimal 66, 160, 187 rgb(66,160,187)
RGB Percent 25.9, 62.7, 73.3 rgb(25.9%,62.7%,73.3%)
CMYK 65, 14, 0, 27
HSL 193.4°, 47.8, 49.6 hsl(193.4,47.8%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.4°, 64.7, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 61.556, -19.209, -22.138
XYZ 23.785, 29.886, 51.526
xyY 0.226, 0.284, 29.886
CIE-LCH 61.556, 29.31, 229.052
CIE-LUV 61.556, -36.825, -31.3
Hunter-Lab 54.668, -18.007, -17.615
Binary 01000010, 10100000, 10111011

Color Schemes with #42a0bb

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Alternatives to #42a0bb

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#42a0bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a0bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a0bb;}
.background {background-color:#42a0bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a0bb;}

Shades and Tints of #42a0bb

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, #050b0d is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a0bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8081 is the less saturated color, while #08c0f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a0bb 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #798c91 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9398b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9097c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44a6b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #759bb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #749ac0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43a4b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population