#42b0ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b0ab is composed of 25.9% red, 69% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 2.8% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 177.3 degrees, a saturation of 45.5% and a lightness of 47.5%. #42b0ab color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006157. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 0
    • Y 3
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42b0ab color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42b0ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b0ab has RGB values of R:66, G:176, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0, Y:0.03, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4370603.

Hex triplet 42b0ab #42b0ab
RGB Decimal 66, 176, 171 rgb(66,176,171)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69, 67.1 rgb(25.9%,69%,67.1%)
CMYK 63, 0, 3, 31
HSL 177.3°, 45.5, 47.5 hsl(177.3,45.5%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 177.3°, 62.5, 69
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 65.863, -31.985, -6.705
XYZ 25.121, 35.147, 43.986
xyY 0.241, 0.337, 35.147
CIE-LCH 65.863, 32.68, 191.839
CIE-LUV 65.863, -43.665, -5.195
Hunter-Lab 59.285, -28.114, -2.49
Binary 01000010, 10110000, 10101011

Color Schemes with #42b0ab

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Alternatives to #42b0ab

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#42b0ab Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b0ab

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b0ab;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b0ab

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, #020505 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b0ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718181 is the less saturated color, while #01f1e6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b0ab 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #809695 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a4a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aba0b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82a8a8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85a6b2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4db1b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population