#42a1dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a1dd is composed of 25.9% red, 63.1% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.1% cyan, 27.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 203.2 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #42a1dd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0043bb. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 63
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a1dd color description : Bright blue.

#42a1dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a1dd has RGB values of R:66, G:161, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4366813.

Hex triplet 42a1dd #42a1dd
RGB Decimal 66, 161, 221 rgb(66,161,221)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.1, 86.7 rgb(25.9%,63.1%,86.7%)
CMYK 70, 27, 0, 13
HSL 203.2°, 69.5, 56.3 hsl(203.2,69.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.2°, 70.1, 86.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.232, -8.669, -38.499
XYZ 28.04, 31.866, 73.076
xyY 0.211, 0.24, 31.866
CIE-LCH 63.232, 39.463, 257.311
CIE-LUV 63.232, -35.506, -59.923
Hunter-Lab 56.45, -10.124, -37.237
Binary 01000010, 10100001, 11011101

Color Schemes with #42a1dd

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Alternatives to #42a1dd

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#42a1dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a1dd

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Shades and Tints of #42a1dd

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a1dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #28a7f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a1dd 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c8f9b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a9cd7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e9de2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #25adb9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #709ed9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #689ee0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2fa8c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population