#42a8db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8db is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 23.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 200 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42a8db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0051b7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42a8db color description : Soft blue.

#42a8db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8db has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4368603.

Hex triplet 42a8db #42a8db
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 219 rgb(66,168,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 23, 0, 14
HSL 200°, 68, 55.9 hsl(200,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 200°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.181, -13.185, -34.356
XYZ 29.032, 34.276, 72.1
xyY 0.214, 0.253, 34.276
CIE-LCH 65.181, 36.799, 249.005
CIE-LUV 65.181, -38.072, -52.667
Hunter-Lab 58.545, -13.937, -32.035
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42a8db

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Alternatives to #42a8db

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#42a8db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a8db

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879196 is the less saturated color, while #1fb4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8db 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
  • #80949e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93a1d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8aa1e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2fb2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75a3d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #70a4de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #36aec9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population