#42b1db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b1db is composed of 25.9% red, 69.4% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 19.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 196.5 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42b1db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0063b7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 69
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42b1db color description : Soft blue.

#42b1db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b1db has RGB values of R:66, G:177, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4370907.

Hex triplet 42b1db #42b1db
RGB Decimal 66, 177, 219 rgb(66,177,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.4, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,69.4%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 14
HSL 196.5°, 68, 55.9 hsl(196.5,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.5°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 67.81, -17.996, -30.284
XYZ 30.752, 37.714, 72.673
xyY 0.218, 0.267, 37.714
CIE-LCH 67.81, 35.228, 239.28
CIE-LUV 67.81, -41.269, -45.483
Hunter-Lab 61.412, -18.088, -27.173
Binary 01000010, 10110001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42b1db

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Alternatives to #42b1db

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#42b1db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b1db

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#42b1db;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b1db

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b1db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879296 is the less saturated color, while #1fc1fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b1db 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849ba3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da8d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a7e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7cabd6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78abdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bb6ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population