#42a59b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a59b is composed of 25.9% red, 64.7% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 6.1% yellow and 35.3% black. It has a hue angle of 173.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.9% and a lightness of 45.3%. #42a59b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004b37. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 6
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a59b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a59b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a59b has RGB values of R:66, G:165, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.06, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4367771.

Hex triplet 42a59b #42a59b
RGB Decimal 66, 165, 155 rgb(66,165,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 64.7, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,64.7%,60.8%)
CMYK 60, 0, 6, 35
HSL 173.9°, 42.9, 45.3 hsl(173.9,42.9%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 173.9°, 60, 64.7
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.026, -31.12, -3.439
XYZ 21.616, 30.433, 35.744
xyY 0.246, 0.347, 30.433
CIE-LCH 62.026, 31.309, 186.306
CIE-LUV 62.026, -40.416, -0.33
Hunter-Lab 55.166, -26.598, 0.201
Binary 01000010, 10100101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42a59b

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Alternatives to #42a59b

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#42a59b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a59b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a59b

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, #040b0a is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a59b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7978 is the less saturated color, while #04e3cd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a59b 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
  • #868686 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #788c8a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9a98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a497a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55a6b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c9e99 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #809ca2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ea6aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population