#42a4fb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a4fb is composed of 25.9% red, 64.3% green and 98.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.7% cyan, 34.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 1.6% black. It has a hue angle of 208.2 degrees, a saturation of 95.9% and a lightness of 62.2%. #42a4fb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0049f7. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 98
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 2
    CMYK color chart

#42a4fb color description : Bright blue.

#42a4fb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a4fb has RGB values of R:66, G:164, B:251 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.02. Its decimal value is 4367611.

Hex triplet 42a4fb #42a4fb
RGB Decimal 66, 164, 251 rgb(66,164,251)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.3, 98.4 rgb(25.9%,64.3%,98.4%)
CMYK 74, 35, 0, 2
HSL 208.2°, 95.9, 62.2 hsl(208.2,95.9%,62.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.2°, 73.7, 98.4
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 65.492, -0.084, -51.42
XYZ 32.931, 34.672, 96.218
xyY 0.201, 0.212, 34.672
CIE-LCH 65.492, 51.42, 269.907
CIE-LUV 65.492, -35.193, -83.086
Hunter-Lab 58.883, -3.216, -55.666
Binary 01000010, 10100100, 11111011

Color Schemes with #42a4fb

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Alternatives to #42a4fb

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#42a4fb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a4fb

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Shades and Tints of #42a4fb

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, #000203 is the darkest color, while #eff7ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a4fb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9b9fa2 is the less saturated color, while #42a4fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a4fb 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8195a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #82a1f5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6aa4fc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6ba2f7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5ba4fc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18aed5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population