#42a4ac Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4ac is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 67.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.6% cyan, 4.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.5% black. It has a hue angle of 184.5 degrees, a saturation of 44.5% and a lightness of 46.7%. #42a4ac color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004959. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#42a4ac color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a4ac Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4ac has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:172 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4367532.

Hex triplet 42a4ac #42a4ac
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 172 rgb(66,164,172)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 67.5 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,67.5%)
CMYK 62, 5, 0, 33
HSL 184.5°, 44.5, 46.7 hsl(184.5,44.5%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.5°, 61.6, 67.5
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.242, -25.822, -12.672
XYZ 22.966, 30.686, 43.74
xyY 0.236, 0.315, 30.686
CIE-LCH 62.242, 28.764, 206.14
CIE-LUV 62.242, -39.111, -15.285
Hunter-Lab 55.395, -22.936, -8.039
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10101100

Color Schemes with #42a4ac

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Alternatives to #42a4ac

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#42a4ac Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4ac

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a4ac

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f3fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4ac

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707d7e is the less saturated color, while #02daec is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4ac 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7a8e8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9a9aa8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c98b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ea8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a9ea9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b9cb2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49a6b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population