#42a6f2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a6f2 is composed of 25.9% red, 65.1% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 205.9 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42a6f2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004de5. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42a6f2 color description : Bright blue.

#42a6f2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a6f2 has RGB values of R:66, G:166, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4368114.

Hex triplet 42a6f2 #42a6f2
RGB Decimal 66, 166, 242 rgb(66,166,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.1, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,65.1%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 31, 0, 5
HSL 205.9°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(205.9,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.9°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 65.623, -4.329, -46.3
XYZ 31.906, 34.839, 89.043
xyY 0.205, 0.224, 34.839
CIE-LCH 65.623, 46.502, 264.659
CIE-LUV 65.623, -36.262, -73.973
Hunter-Lab 59.025, -6.803, -48.126
Binary 01000010, 10100110, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42a6f2

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Alternatives to #42a6f2

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#42a6f2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a6f2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42a6f2;}
.background {background-color:#42a6f2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42a6f2;}

Shades and Tints of #42a6f2

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, #01080d is the darkest color, while #fafcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a6f2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979a9d is the less saturated color, while #3aa7fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a6f2 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
  • #8195a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #89a1ec Protanopia 1% of men
  • #76a4f5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b4c1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6fa3ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #63a4f4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18afd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population