#42abef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42abef is composed of 25.9% red, 67.1% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 28.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 203.6 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42abef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0057df. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 26
    • G 67
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42abef color description : Bright blue.

#42abef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42abef has RGB values of R:66, G:171, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4369391.

Hex triplet 42abef #42abef
RGB Decimal 66, 171, 239 rgb(66,171,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 67.1, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,67.1%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 28, 0, 6
HSL 203.6°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(203.6,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.6°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 66.91, -8.144, -42.637
XYZ 32.386, 36.513, 86.998
xyY 0.208, 0.234, 36.513
CIE-LCH 66.91, 43.408, 259.186
CIE-LUV 66.91, -38.116, -67.52
Hunter-Lab 60.426, -10.078, -43.063
Binary 01000010, 10101011, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42abef

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Alternatives to #42abef

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#42abef Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42abef

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, #01060a is the darkest color, while #f7fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42abef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919aa0 is the less saturated color, while #32aeff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42abef 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8398a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90a5e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81a7f3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00b7c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #74a7ea Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6aa8f1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18b3d4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population