#42a1bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1bd is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.1% cyan, 14.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 193.7 degrees, a saturation of 48.2% and a lightness of 50%. #42a1bd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00437b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42a1bd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a1bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1bd has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4366781.

Hex triplet 42a1bd #42a1bd
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 189 rgb(66,161,189)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 74.1 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 65, 15, 0, 26
HSL 193.7°, 48.2, 50 hsl(193.7,48.2%,50%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.7°, 65.1, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 61.93, -19.11, -22.687
XYZ 24.174, 30.32, 52.72
xyY 0.225, 0.283, 30.32
CIE-LCH 61.93, 29.663, 229.893
CIE-LUV 61.93, -37.09, -32.237
Hunter-Lab 55.064, -17.995, -18.221
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 10111101

Color Schemes with #42a1bd

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Alternatives to #42a1bd

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#42a1bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a1bd;}
.background {background-color:#42a1bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a1bd;}

Shades and Tints of #42a1bd

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, #050c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8182 is the less saturated color, while #07c1f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1bd 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a8d93 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9399b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9198c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #769cba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #749bc2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43a5b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population