#42b0ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b0ad is composed of 25.9% red, 69% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.7% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 178.4 degrees, a saturation of 45.5% and a lightness of 47.5%. #42b0ad color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00615b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 0
    • Y 2
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42b0ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42b0ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b0ad has RGB values of R:66, G:176, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0, Y:0.02, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4370605.

Hex triplet 42b0ad #42b0ad
RGB Decimal 66, 176, 173 rgb(66,176,173)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69, 67.8 rgb(25.9%,69%,67.8%)
CMYK 63, 0, 2, 31
HSL 178.4°, 45.5, 47.5 hsl(178.4,45.5%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 178.4°, 62.5, 69
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 65.923, -31.426, -7.727
XYZ 25.313, 35.224, 44.998
xyY 0.24, 0.334, 35.224
CIE-LCH 65.923, 32.362, 193.814
CIE-LUV 65.923, -43.548, -6.859
Hunter-Lab 59.35, -27.732, -3.408
Binary 01000010, 10110000, 10101101

Color Schemes with #42b0ad

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Alternatives to #42b0ad

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#42b0ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b0ad

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b0ad;}
.background {background-color:#42b0ad;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b0ad;}

Shades and Tints of #42b0ad

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 #42b0ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #718181 is the less saturated color, while #01f1eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b0ad 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
  • #a6a4a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aba1b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53b1be Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82a8aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84a6b4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4db1b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population