#42a9cd hex color

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9cd is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.5 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42a9cd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00539b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

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- R 26
- G 66
- B 80
RGB color chart
- C 68
- M 18
- Y 0
- K 20
CMYK color chart

● #42a9cd color description : Moderate blue.

The hexadecimal color #42a9cd has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4368845.

Hex triplet	42a9cd	`#42a9cd`
RGB Decimal	66, 169, 205	`rgb(66,169,205)`
RGB Percent	25.9, 66.3, 80.4	`rgb(25.9%,66.3%,80.4%)`
CMYK	68, 18, 0, 20
HSL	195.5°, 58.2, 53.1	`hsl(195.5,58.2%,53.1%)`
HSV (or HSB)	195.5°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe	3399cc	`#3399cc`

CIE-LAB	64.915, -18.265, -27.024
XYZ	27.451, 33.94, 62.859
xyY	0.221, 0.273, 33.94
CIE-LCH	64.915, 32.618, 235.946
CIE-LUV	64.915, -39.165, -39.736
Hunter-Lab	58.258, -17.841, -23.192
Binary	01000010, 10101001, 11001101

#42a9cd
```
#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#cd6642
```
#cd6642 rgb(205,102,66)
```

Complementary Color

#42cdac
```
#42cdac rgb(66,205,172)
```
#42a9cd
```
#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#4263cd
```
#4263cd rgb(66,99,205)
```

Analogous Color

#cdac42
```
#cdac42 rgb(205,172,66)
```
#42a9cd
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#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#cd4263
```
#cd4263 rgb(205,66,99)
```

Split Complementary Color

#a9cd42
```
#a9cd42 rgb(169,205,66)
```
#42a9cd
```
#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#cd42a9
```
#cd42a9 rgb(205,66,169)
```

Triadic Color

#42cd66
```
#42cd66 rgb(66,205,102)
```
#42a9cd
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#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#cd42a9
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#cd42a9 rgb(205,66,169)
```
#cd6642
```
#cd6642 rgb(205,102,66)
```

Tetradic Color

#297d9a
```
#297d9a rgb(41,125,154)
```
#2e8dae
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#2e8dae rgb(46,141,174)
```
#339dc2
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#339dc2 rgb(51,157,194)
```
#42a9cd
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#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#56b2d2
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#56b2d2 rgb(86,178,210)
```
#6abbd8
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#6abbd8 rgb(106,187,216)
```
#7ec5dd
```
#7ec5dd rgb(126,197,221)
```

Monochromatic Color

Below, you can see some colors close to #42a9cd. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

#42cccd
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#42cccd rgb(66,204,205)
```
#42c0cd
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#42c0cd rgb(66,192,205)
```
#42b5cd
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#42b5cd rgb(66,181,205)
```
#42a9cd
```
#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#429dcd
```
#429dcd rgb(66,157,205)
```
#4292cd
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#4292cd rgb(66,146,205)
```
#4286cd
```
#4286cd rgb(66,134,205)
```

Similar Colors

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#42a9cd background color

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#42a9cd border color

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CSS codes

.text {color:#42a9cd;}

.background {background-color:#42a9cd;}

.border {border:1px solid #42a9cd;}

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, #030a0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

#030a0d
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#030a0d rgb(3,10,13)
```
#07171c
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#07171c rgb(7,23,28)
```
#0c232c
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#0c232c rgb(12,35,44)
```
#10303b
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#10303b rgb(16,48,59)
```
#143c4b
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#143c4b rgb(20,60,75)
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#18495a
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#18495a rgb(24,73,90)
```
#1c566a
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#1c566a rgb(28,86,106)
```
#206279
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#206279 rgb(32,98,121)
```
#246f89
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#246f89 rgb(36,111,137)
```
#287b98
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#287b98 rgb(40,123,152)
```
#2c88a8
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#2c88a8 rgb(44,136,168)
```
#3094b7
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#3094b7 rgb(48,148,183)
```
#35a1c7
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#35a1c7 rgb(53,161,199)
```

Shade Color Variation

#42a9cd
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#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#52b0d1
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#52b0d1 rgb(82,176,209)
```
#61b7d5
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#61b7d5 rgb(97,183,213)
```
#71bed9
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#71bed9 rgb(113,190,217)
```
#80c5dd
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#80c5dd rgb(128,197,221)
```
#90cce2
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#90cce2 rgb(144,204,226)
```
#9fd3e6
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#9fd3e6 rgb(159,211,230)
```
#afdaea
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#afdaea rgb(175,218,234)
```
#bee1ee
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#bee1ee rgb(190,225,238)
```
#cee9f2
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#cee9f2 rgb(206,233,242)
```
#ddf0f6
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#ddf0f6 rgb(221,240,246)
```
#edf7fa
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#edf7fa rgb(237,247,250)
```
#fcfefe
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#fcfefe rgb(252,254,254)
```

Tint Color Variation

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828a8d is the less saturated color, while #14bffb is the most saturated one.

#828a8d
```
#828a8d rgb(130,138,141)
```
#798e96
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#798e96 rgb(121,142,150)
```
#70939f
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#70939f rgb(112,147,159)
```
#6797a8
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#6797a8 rgb(103,151,168)
```
#5e9cb1
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#5e9cb1 rgb(94,156,177)
```
#54a0bb
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#54a0bb rgb(84,160,187)
```
#4ba5c4
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#4ba5c4 rgb(75,165,196)
```
#42a9cd
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#42a9cd rgb(66,169,205)
```
#39add6
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#39add6 rgb(57,173,214)
```
#30b2df
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#30b2df rgb(48,178,223)
```
#26b6e9
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#26b6e9 rgb(38,182,233)
```
#1dbbf2
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#1dbbf2 rgb(29,187,242)
```
#14bffb
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#14bffb rgb(20,191,251)
```

Tone Color Variation

Below, you can see how #42a9cd 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

#8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
#7f939b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population

Dichromacy

#98a1c7 Protanopia 1% of men
#93a0d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
#3eb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population

Trichromacy

#79a3c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
#76a3d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
#3fadc3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population

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