#42a2c8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2c8 is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 54.9% and a lightness of 52.2%. #42a2c8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004591. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 22
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#42a2c8 color description : Moderate blue.

#42a2c8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2c8 has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4367048.

Hex triplet 42a2c8 #42a2c8
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 200 rgb(66,162,200)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 78.4 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,78.4%)
CMYK 67, 19, 0, 22
HSL 197°, 54.9, 52.2 hsl(197,54.9%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 67, 78.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 62.648, -16.143, -27.735
XYZ 25.59, 31.167, 59.308
xyY 0.22, 0.269, 31.167
CIE-LCH 62.648, 32.091, 239.799
CIE-LUV 62.648, -36.891, -40.974
Hunter-Lab 55.827, -15.879, -23.907
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 11001000

Color Schemes with #42a2c8

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Alternatives to #42a2c8

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#42a2c8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2c8

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a2c8

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2c8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848686 is the less saturated color, while #13b6f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2c8 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c8f96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #929bc3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c9acf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3caab7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #759dc5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #719dcc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3ea7bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population