#42b2dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b2dc is composed of 25.9% red, 69.8% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 196.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42b2dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0065b9. 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

#42b2dc color description : Bright blue.

#42b2dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b2dc has RGB values of R:66, G:178, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4371164.

Hex triplet 42b2dc #42b2dc
RGB Decimal 66, 178, 220 rgb(66,178,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.8, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,69.8%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 14
HSL 196.4°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(196.4,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.4°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 68.141, -18.2, -30.321
XYZ 31.082, 38.164, 73.434
xyY 0.218, 0.267, 38.164
CIE-LCH 68.141, 35.364, 239.026
CIE-LUV 68.141, -41.57, -45.549
Hunter-Lab 61.777, -18.3, -27.235
Binary 01000010, 10110010, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42b2dc

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Alternatives to #42b2dc

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#42b2dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b2dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b2dc;}
.background {background-color:#42b2dc;}
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Shades and Tints of #42b2dc

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b2dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879397 is the less saturated color, while #20c2fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b2dc 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
  • #9ea9d5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98a8e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7cacd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78ace0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bb7cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population