#42a4af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4af is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 186.1 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #42a4af color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00495f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42a4af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a4af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4af has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4367535.

Hex triplet 42a4af #42a4af
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 175 rgb(66,164,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 6, 0, 31
HSL 186.1°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(186.1,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.1°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.341, -24.937, -14.208
XYZ 23.258, 30.802, 45.275
xyY 0.234, 0.31, 30.802
CIE-LCH 62.341, 28.7, 209.673
CIE-LUV 62.341, -38.948, -17.837
Hunter-Lab 55.5, -22.322, -9.517
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #42a4af

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Alternatives to #42a4af

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#42a4af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4af

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Shades and Tints of #42a4af

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f81 is the less saturated color, while #01d8f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4af 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
  • #7a8e90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9a9bab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b98b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ca8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7a9eac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a9cb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a6b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population