#42a4aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4aa is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.2% cyan, 3.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 183.5 degrees, a saturation of 44.1% and a lightness of 46.3%. #42a4aa color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004955. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#42a4aa color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a4aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4aa has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4367530.

Hex triplet 42a4aa #42a4aa
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 170 rgb(66,164,170)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 66.7 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,66.7%)
CMYK 61, 4, 0, 33
HSL 183.5°, 44.1, 46.3 hsl(183.5,44.1%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.5°, 61.2, 66.7
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.177, -26.406, -11.646
XYZ 22.776, 30.61, 42.736
xyY 0.237, 0.318, 30.61
CIE-LCH 62.177, 28.861, 203.8
CIE-LUV 62.177, -39.22, -13.59
Hunter-Lab 55.326, -23.338, -7.07
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10101010

Color Schemes with #42a4aa

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Alternatives to #42a4aa

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#42a4aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4aa

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a4aa

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #f1f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7c7d is the less saturated color, while #02dcea is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4aa 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
  • #798d8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9b9aa6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d98b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4fa7b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a9ea7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7c9cb0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4aa6b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population