#42a7dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a7dd is composed of 25.9% red, 65.5% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.1% cyan, 24.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 200.9 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #42a7dd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #004fbb. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a7dd color description : Bright blue.

#42a7dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a7dd has RGB values of R:66, G:167, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4368349.

Hex triplet 42a7dd #42a7dd
RGB Decimal 66, 167, 221 rgb(66,167,221)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.5, 86.7 rgb(25.9%,65.5%,86.7%)
CMYK 70, 24, 0, 13
HSL 200.9°, 69.5, 56.3 hsl(200.9,69.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.9°, 70.1, 86.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 64.974, -11.979, -35.782
XYZ 29.113, 34.014, 73.434
xyY 0.213, 0.249, 34.014
CIE-LCH 64.974, 37.734, 251.491
CIE-LUV 64.974, -37.617, -55.19
Hunter-Lab 58.321, -12.957, -33.828
Binary 01000010, 10100111, 11011101

Color Schemes with #42a7dd

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Alternatives to #42a7dd

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#42a7dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a7dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a7dd

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a7dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #28aff7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a7dd 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #80949f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #91a0d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87a1e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2cb1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #74a3d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6ea3e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #34adc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population