#42a6bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6bc is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 190.8 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #42a6bc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004d79. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42a6bc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42a6bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6bc has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4368060.

Hex triplet 42a6bc #42a6bc
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 188 rgb(66,166,188)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 73.7 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,73.7%)
CMYK 65, 12, 0, 26
HSL 190.8°, 48, 49.8 hsl(190.8,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.8°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 63.392, -22.029, -19.895
XYZ 24.958, 32.06, 52.447
xyY 0.228, 0.293, 32.06
CIE-LCH 63.392, 29.683, 222.085
CIE-LUV 63.392, -38.988, -27.413
Hunter-Lab 56.621, -20.407, -15.284
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #42a6bc

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Alternatives to #42a6bc

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#42a6bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6bc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a6bc

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, #050c0e is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8181 is the less saturated color, while #07cbf7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6bc 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c9095 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999db7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #989cc5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47abb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #79a0b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #789fc1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45a9b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population