#42b2dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b2dd is composed of 25.9% red, 69.8% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.1% cyan, 19.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #42b2dd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0065bb. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b2dd color description : Bright blue.

#42b2dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b2dd has RGB values of R:66, G:178, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4371165.

Hex triplet 42b2dd #42b2dd
RGB Decimal 66, 178, 221 rgb(66,178,221)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.8, 86.7 rgb(25.9%,69.8%,86.7%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 13
HSL 196.6°, 69.5, 56.3 hsl(196.6,69.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 70.1, 86.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 68.18, -17.878, -30.809
XYZ 31.215, 38.217, 74.134
xyY 0.217, 0.266, 38.217
CIE-LCH 68.18, 35.621, 239.874
CIE-LUV 68.18, -41.514, -46.416
Hunter-Lab 61.82, -18.054, -27.827
Binary 01000010, 10110010, 11011101

Color Schemes with #42b2dd

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Alternatives to #42b2dd

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#42b2dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b2dd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b2dd;}
.background {background-color:#42b2dd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b2dd;}

Shades and Tints of #42b2dd

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b2dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #28bdf7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b2dd 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
  • #9ea9d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a8e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37bac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7cacd8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78ace1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bb7cf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population