#42a9db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a9db is composed of 25.9% red, 66.3% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42a9db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0053b7. 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

#42a9db color description : Soft blue.

#42a9db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a9db has RGB values of R:66, G:169, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4368859.

Hex triplet 42a9db #42a9db
RGB Decimal 66, 169, 219 rgb(66,169,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 66.3, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,66.3%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 23, 0, 14
HSL 199.6°, 68, 55.9 hsl(199.6,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.472, -13.727, -33.903
XYZ 29.218, 34.646, 72.162
xyY 0.215, 0.255, 34.646
CIE-LCH 65.472, 36.577, 247.958
CIE-LUV 65.472, -38.426, -51.872
Hunter-Lab 58.861, -14.402, -31.485
Binary 01000010, 10101001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42a9db

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Alternatives to #42a9db

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#42a9db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a9db

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42a9db;}
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Shades and Tints of #42a9db

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 #42a9db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879196 is the less saturated color, while #1fb5fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a9db 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
  • #94a2d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ba2e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #30b2c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #76a4d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #70a4de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #37afc9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population