#42aec2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aec2 is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 189.4 degrees, a saturation of 51.2% and a lightness of 51%. #42aec2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005d85. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#42aec2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42aec2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aec2 has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 4370114.

Hex triplet 42aec2 #42aec2
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 194 rgb(66,174,194)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 76.1 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,76.1%)
CMYK 66, 10, 0, 24
HSL 189.4°, 51.2, 51 hsl(189.4,51.2%,51%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.4°, 66, 76.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 65.999, -24.285, -19.266
XYZ 27.118, 35.323, 56.425
xyY 0.228, 0.297, 35.323
CIE-LCH 65.999, 30.999, 218.426
CIE-LUV 65.999, -41.596, -26.246
Hunter-Lab 59.433, -22.564, -14.686
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11000010

Color Schemes with #42aec2

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Alternatives to #42aec2

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#42aec2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42aec2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42aec2;}
.background {background-color:#42aec2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42aec2;}

Shades and Tints of #42aec2

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f4fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42aec2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c8688 is the less saturated color, while #08d6fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aec2 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
  • #80969a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0a4bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fa2cb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ea7be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7da6c7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46b1c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population