#42a4df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4df is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 202.5 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42a4df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0049bf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a4df color description : Bright blue.

#42a4df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4df has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4367583.

Hex triplet 42a4df #42a4df
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 223 rgb(66,164,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 26, 0, 13
HSL 202.5°, 71, 56.7 hsl(202.5,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.5°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.189, -9.662, -38.109
XYZ 28.838, 33.035, 74.664
xyY 0.211, 0.242, 33.035
CIE-LCH 64.189, 39.315, 255.773
CIE-LUV 64.189, -36.463, -59.286
Hunter-Lab 57.476, -11.021, -36.788
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42a4df

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Alternatives to #42a4df

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#42a4df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4df

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #42a4df;}

Shades and Tints of #42a4df

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, #02080c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29aaf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4df 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e929d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d9ed9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #819fe4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #25afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72a0db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6aa1e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2fabc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population