#42a2af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2af is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 7.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 187.2 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #42a2af color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00455f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42a2af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a2af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2af has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4367023.

Hex triplet 42a2af #42a2af
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 175 rgb(66,162,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 7, 0, 31
HSL 187.2°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(187.2,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.2°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 61.734, -23.921, -15.124
XYZ 22.903, 30.092, 45.156
xyY 0.233, 0.307, 30.092
CIE-LCH 61.734, 28.301, 212.303
CIE-LUV 61.734, -38.199, -19.401
Hunter-Lab 54.856, -21.474, -10.407
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 10101111

Color Schemes with #42a2af

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Alternatives to #42a2af

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#42a2af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2af

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Shades and Tints of #42a2af

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f5fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f81 is the less saturated color, while #01d3f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2af 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
  • #798c8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9799ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9897b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ba6b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #789cac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #799bb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a5b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population