#42a3ae Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a3ae is composed of 25.9% red, 63.9% green and 68.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.1% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.8% black. It has a hue angle of 186.1 degrees, a saturation of 45% and a lightness of 47.1%. #42a3ae color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00475d. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42a3ae color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a3ae Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a3ae has RGB values of R:66, G:163, B:174 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4367278.

Hex triplet 42a3ae #42a3ae
RGB Decimal 66, 163, 174 rgb(66,163,174)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.9, 68.2 rgb(25.9%,63.9%,68.2%)
CMYK 62, 6, 0, 32
HSL 186.1°, 45, 47.1 hsl(186.1,45%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.1°, 62.1, 68.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.004, -24.727, -14.154
XYZ 22.982, 30.407, 44.7
xyY 0.234, 0.31, 30.407
CIE-LCH 62.004, 28.492, 209.788
CIE-LUV 62.004, -38.627, -17.766
Hunter-Lab 55.142, -22.105, -9.463
Binary 01000010, 10100011, 10101110

Color Schemes with #42a3ae

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Alternatives to #42a3ae

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#42a3ae Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a3ae

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a3ae;}
.background {background-color:#42a3ae;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a3ae;}

Shades and Tints of #42a3ae

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, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f4fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a3ae

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707e80 is the less saturated color, while #01d6ef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a3ae 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
  • #798d8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999aaa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a98b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ca7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #799dab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a9cb4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a5b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population