#42a8df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a8df is composed of 25.9% red, 65.9% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 24.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 201 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42a8df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0051bf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42a8df color description : Bright blue.

#42a8df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a8df has RGB values of R:66, G:168, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4368607.

Hex triplet 42a8df #42a8df
RGB Decimal 66, 168, 223 rgb(66,168,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 65.9, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,65.9%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 25, 0, 13
HSL 201°, 71, 56.7 hsl(201,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 201°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.349, -11.861, -36.3
XYZ 29.565, 34.489, 74.907
xyY 0.213, 0.248, 34.489
CIE-LCH 65.349, 38.189, 251.906
CIE-LUV 65.349, -37.869, -56.125
Hunter-Lab 58.727, -12.909, -34.516
Binary 01000010, 10101000, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42a8df

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Alternatives to #42a8df

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#42a8df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a8df

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Shades and Tints of #42a8df

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, #02090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a8df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29b0f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a8df 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8095a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #92a1d9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87a2e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ab2c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75a4db Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6ea4e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33aecb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population