#42b2db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b2db is composed of 25.9% red, 69.8% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 18.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 196.1 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42b2db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0065b7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

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

#42b2db color description : Soft blue.

#42b2db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b2db has RGB values of R:66, G:178, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4371163.

Hex triplet 42b2db #42b2db
RGB Decimal 66, 178, 219 rgb(66,178,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.8, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,69.8%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 14
HSL 196.1°, 68, 55.9 hsl(196.1,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.1°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 68.102, -18.521, -29.833
XYZ 30.95, 38.111, 72.739
xyY 0.218, 0.269, 38.111
CIE-LCH 68.102, 35.114, 238.166
CIE-LUV 68.102, -41.626, -44.682
Hunter-Lab 61.734, -18.545, -26.645
Binary 01000010, 10110010, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42b2db

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Alternatives to #42b2db

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#42b2db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b2db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b2db;}
.background {background-color:#42b2db;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b2db

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 #42b2db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879296 is the less saturated color, while #1fc2fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b2db 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
  • #9ea8d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98a8e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39b9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7dacd6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79abdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cb7ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population