#42a7cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a7cf is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #42a7cf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004f9f. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42a7cf color description : Moderate blue.

#42a7cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a7cf has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4368335.

Hex triplet 42a7cf #42a7cf
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 207 rgb(66,167,207)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 81.2 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,81.2%)
CMYK 68, 19, 0, 19
HSL 197°, 59.5, 53.5 hsl(197,59.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 68.1, 81.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.402, -16.562, -28.924
XYZ 27.325, 33.298, 64.015
xyY 0.219, 0.267, 33.298
CIE-LCH 64.402, 33.33, 240.204
CIE-LUV 64.402, -38.337, -43.065
Hunter-Lab 57.705, -16.458, -25.38
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 11001111

Color Schemes with #42a7cf

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Alternatives to #42a7cf

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#42a7cf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #42a7cf

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, #040b0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a7cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828b8f is the less saturated color, while #14bbfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a7cf 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e929a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959fc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f9fd6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3aafbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #77a2cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #73a2d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3dacc3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population