#42a6ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6ab is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.4% cyan, 2.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 182.9 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 46.5%. #42a6ab color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004d57. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 61
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#42a6ab color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a6ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6ab has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.61, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 4368043.

Hex triplet 42a6ab #42a6ab
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 171 rgb(66,166,171)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 67.1 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,67.1%)
CMYK 61, 3, 0, 33
HSL 182.9°, 44.3, 46.5 hsl(182.9,44.3%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 182.9°, 61.4, 67.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.818, -27.113, -11.246
XYZ 23.232, 31.369, 43.356
xyY 0.237, 0.32, 31.369
CIE-LCH 62.818, 29.353, 202.528
CIE-LUV 62.818, -39.918, -12.886
Hunter-Lab 56.008, -23.974, -6.691
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 10101011

Color Schemes with #42a6ab

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Alternatives to #42a6ab

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#42a6ab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6ab

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a6ab

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f2fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707d7d is the less saturated color, while #02e0eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6ab 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
  • #898989 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b8f90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9c9ca7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f99b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4fa9b5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7b9fa8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7d9eb1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4aa8b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population