#42a4ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4ab is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.4% cyan, 4.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 184 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 46.5%. #42a4ab color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004957. 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

#42a4ab color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a4ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4ab has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4367531.

Hex triplet 42a4ab #42a4ab
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 171 rgb(66,164,171)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 67.1 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,67.1%)
CMYK 61, 4, 0, 33
HSL 184°, 44.3, 46.5 hsl(184,44.3%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 184°, 61.4, 67.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.209, -26.115, -12.16
XYZ 22.871, 30.648, 43.236
xyY 0.236, 0.317, 30.648
CIE-LCH 62.209, 28.807, 204.968
CIE-LUV 62.209, -39.165, -14.437
Hunter-Lab 55.36, -23.137, -7.553
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10101011

Color Schemes with #42a4ab

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Alternatives to #42a4ab

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#42a4ab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4ab

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a4ab;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a4ab

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2f9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707d7d is the less saturated color, while #02dbeb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4ab 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
  • #9a9aa7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d98b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ea7b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a9ea8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7c9cb1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4aa6b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population