#42a9da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9da is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199.3 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42a9da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0053b5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 66
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42a9da color description : Soft blue.

#42a9da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a9da has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4368858.

Hex triplet 42a9da #42a9da
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 218 rgb(66,169,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 22, 0, 15
HSL 199.3°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(199.3,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.3°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.431, -14.055, -33.416
XYZ 29.086, 34.594, 71.47
xyY 0.215, 0.256, 34.594
CIE-LCH 65.431, 36.251, 247.187
CIE-LUV 65.431, -38.478, -51.006
Hunter-Lab 58.816, -14.656, -30.874
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42a9da

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Alternatives to #42a9da

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#42a9da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a9da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a9da

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a9da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889094 is the less saturated color, while #1fb5fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a9da 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
  • #80959f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95a2d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ca2e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #32b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76a4d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #71a4de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #37afc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population