#42a2ec Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a2ec is composed of 25.9% red, 63.5% green and 92.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.5% black. It has a hue angle of 206.1 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 59.2%. #42a2ec color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0045d9. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 93
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 7
    CMYK color chart

#42a2ec color description : Bright blue.

#42a2ec Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a2ec has RGB values of R:66, G:162, B:236 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.07. Its decimal value is 4367084.

Hex triplet 42a2ec #42a2ec
RGB Decimal 66, 162, 236 rgb(66,162,236)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.5, 92.5 rgb(25.9%,63.5%,92.5%)
CMYK 72, 31, 0, 7
HSL 206.1°, 81.7, 59.2 hsl(206.1,81.7%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.1°, 72, 92.5
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 64.203, -4.127, -45.246
XYZ 30.304, 33.053, 84.135
xyY 0.205, 0.224, 33.053
CIE-LCH 64.203, 45.434, 264.788
CIE-LUV 64.203, -35.169, -71.967
Hunter-Lab 57.491, -6.522, -46.523
Binary 01000010, 10100010, 11101100

Color Schemes with #42a2ec

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Alternatives to #42a2ec

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#42a2ec Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a2ec

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a2ec

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, #010407 is the darkest color, while #f4fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a2ec

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92989c is the less saturated color, while #32a4fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a2ec 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f92a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #869ee6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #74a0ef Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d9fe8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #62a1ee Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18abce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population