#42a1bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1bf is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.4% cyan, 15.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 194.4 degrees, a saturation of 49.4% and a lightness of 50.4%. #42a1bf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00437f. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#42a1bf color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a1bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1bf has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 4366783.

Hex triplet 42a1bf #42a1bf
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 191 rgb(66,161,191)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 74.9 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,74.9%)
CMYK 65, 16, 0, 25
HSL 194.4°, 49.4, 50.4 hsl(194.4,49.4%,50.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.4°, 65.4, 74.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 62.004, -18.48, -23.693
XYZ 24.393, 30.408, 53.871
xyY 0.224, 0.28, 30.408
CIE-LCH 62.004, 30.048, 232.047
CIE-LUV 62.004, -36.987, -33.968
Hunter-Lab 55.143, -17.539, -19.322
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 10111111

Color Schemes with #42a1bf

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Alternatives to #42a1bf

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#42a1bf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1bf

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Shades and Tints of #42a1bf

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8385 is the less saturated color, while #08bff9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1bf 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
  • #9399ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9099c7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #42a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #759cbc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #739bc4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42a5b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population