#42b1cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b1cc is composed of 25.9% red, 69.4% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 13.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 191.7 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42b1cc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006399. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42b1cc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b1cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b1cc has RGB values of R:66, G:177, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4370892.

Hex triplet 42b1cc #42b1cc
RGB Decimal 66, 177, 204 rgb(66,177,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.4, 80 rgb(25.9%,69.4%,80%)
CMYK 68, 13, 0, 20
HSL 191.7°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(191.7,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.7°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.247, -22.739, -22.895
XYZ 28.865, 36.96, 62.736
xyY 0.225, 0.287, 36.96
CIE-LCH 67.247, 32.268, 225.196
CIE-LUV 67.247, -42.117, -32.488
Hunter-Lab 60.795, -21.639, -18.627
Binary 01000010, 10110001, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42b1cc

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Alternatives to #42b1cc

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#42b1cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b1cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b1cc;}
.background {background-color:#42b1cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b1cc;}

Shades and Tints of #42b1cc

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, #030a0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b1cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838a8b is the less saturated color, while #14cdfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b1cc 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #83999e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a7c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fa5d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44b6c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eaac8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7da9d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43b4c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population