#42aecf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42aecf is composed of 25.9% red, 68.2% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 194 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #42aecf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #005d9f. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 68
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42aecf color description : Moderate cyan.

#42aecf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42aecf has RGB values of R:66, G:174, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4370127.

Hex triplet 42aecf #42aecf
RGB Decimal 66, 174, 207 rgb(66,174,207)
RGB Percent 25.9, 68.2, 81.2 rgb(25.9%,68.2%,81.2%)
CMYK 68, 16, 0, 19
HSL 194°, 59.5, 53.5 hsl(194,59.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 194°, 68.1, 81.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 66.469, -20.251, -25.742
XYZ 28.642, 35.933, 64.454
xyY 0.222, 0.278, 35.933
CIE-LCH 66.469, 32.753, 231.808
CIE-LUV 66.469, -40.862, -37.479
Hunter-Lab 59.944, -19.612, -21.79
Binary 01000010, 10101110, 11001111

Color Schemes with #42aecf

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Alternatives to #42aecf

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#42aecf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42aecf

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

Shades and Tints of #42aecf

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, #040c0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42aecf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828c8f is the less saturated color, while #14c6fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42aecf 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #81979d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da4c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99a4d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #40b4c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ca8cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79a7d4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40b2c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population