#42b1cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b1cd is composed of 25.9% red, 69.4% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 13.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 192.1 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42b1cd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00639b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42b1cd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b1cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b1cd has RGB values of R:66, G:177, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4370893.

Hex triplet 42b1cd #42b1cd
RGB Decimal 66, 177, 205 rgb(66,177,205)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.4, 80.4 rgb(25.9%,69.4%,80.4%)
CMYK 68, 14, 0, 20
HSL 192.1°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(192.1,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.1°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.283, -22.428, -23.391
XYZ 28.985, 37.008, 63.37
xyY 0.224, 0.286, 37.008
CIE-LCH 67.283, 32.406, 226.205
CIE-LUV 67.283, -42.06, -33.352
Hunter-Lab 60.834, -21.411, -19.178
Binary 01000010, 10110001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #42b1cd

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Alternatives to #42b1cd

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#42b1cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b1cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b1cd;}
.background {background-color:#42b1cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b1cd;}

Shades and Tints of #42b1cd

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, #030b0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b1cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828b8d is the less saturated color, while #14ccfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b1cd 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
  • #83999f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a1a7c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ea5d5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eaac9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ca9d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42b4c7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population