#42ad9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ad9b is composed of 25.9% red, 67.8% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10.4% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 169.9 degrees, a saturation of 44.8% and a lightness of 46.9%. #42ad9b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005b37. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 0
    • Y 10
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#42ad9b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42ad9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ad9b has RGB values of R:66, G:173, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0, Y:0.1, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 4369819.

Hex triplet 42ad9b #42ad9b
RGB Decimal 66, 173, 155 rgb(66,173,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 67.8, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,67.8%,60.8%)
CMYK 62, 0, 10, 32
HSL 169.9°, 44.8, 46.9 hsl(169.9,44.8%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 169.9°, 61.8, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 64.492, -34.896, 0.176
XYZ 23.105, 33.41, 36.24
xyY 0.249, 0.36, 33.41
CIE-LCH 64.492, 34.896, 179.711
CIE-LUV 64.492, -43.455, 5.623
Hunter-Lab 57.801, -29.801, 3.288
Binary 01000010, 10101101, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42ad9b

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Alternatives to #42ad9b

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#42ad9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ad9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42ad9b;}
.background {background-color:#42ad9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #42ad9b;}

Shades and Tints of #42ad9b

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, #010302 is the darkest color, while #f3fbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ad9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f7d is the less saturated color, while #02edc6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ad9b 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7c928e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6a097 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ad9ca7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58adba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82a598 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86a2a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50adae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population