#42b0cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b0cb is composed of 25.9% red, 69% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.5% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 191.8 degrees, a saturation of 56.8% and a lightness of 52.7%. #42b0cb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006197. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42b0cb color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b0cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b0cb has RGB values of R:66, G:176, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4370635.

Hex triplet 42b0cb #42b0cb
RGB Decimal 66, 176, 203 rgb(66,176,203)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69, 79.6 rgb(25.9%,69%,79.6%)
CMYK 67, 13, 0, 20
HSL 191.8°, 56.8, 52.7 hsl(191.8,56.8%,52.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.8°, 67.5, 79.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 66.914, -22.537, -22.852
XYZ 28.549, 36.518, 62.041
xyY 0.225, 0.287, 36.518
CIE-LCH 66.914, 32.095, 225.397
CIE-LUV 66.914, -41.812, -32.42
Hunter-Lab 60.43, -21.426, -18.569
Binary 01000010, 10110000, 11001011

Color Schemes with #42b0cb

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Alternatives to #42b0cb

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#42b0cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b0cb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b0cb;}
.background {background-color:#42b0cb;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b0cb

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, #03090b is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b0cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #83898a is the less saturated color, while #14ccf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b0cb 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #82989d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0a6c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ea4d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44b5c3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ea9c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ca8d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43b3c6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population