#42a6a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6a1 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 34.9% black. It has a hue angle of 177 degrees, a saturation of 43.1% and a lightness of 45.5%. #42a6a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004d43. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 0
    • Y 3
    • K 35
    CMYK color chart

#42a6a1 color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a6a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6a1 has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0, Y:0.03, K:0.35. Its decimal value is 4368033.

Hex triplet 42a6a1 #42a6a1
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 161 rgb(66,166,161)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 63.1 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,63.1%)
CMYK 60, 0, 3, 35
HSL 177°, 43.1, 45.5 hsl(177,43.1%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 177°, 60.2, 65.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.509, -29.954, -6.095
XYZ 22.314, 31.002, 38.524
xyY 0.243, 0.338, 31.002
CIE-LCH 62.509, 30.567, 191.502
CIE-LUV 62.509, -40.468, -4.515
Hunter-Lab 55.68, -25.904, -2.047
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 10100001

Color Schemes with #42a6a1

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Alternatives to #42a6a1

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#42a6a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a6a1;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42a6a1;}

Shades and Tints of #42a6a1

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, #050c0b is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7979 is the less saturated color, while #04e4d9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6a1 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
  • #7a8e8d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9e9b9d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a398ac Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53a8b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c9f9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f9da8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4da7ad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population