#42b2df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b2df is composed of 25.9% red, 69.8% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 197.2 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42b2df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0065bf. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 26
    • G 70
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b2df color description : Bright blue.

#42b2df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b2df has RGB values of R:66, G:178, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4371167.

Hex triplet 42b2df #42b2df
RGB Decimal 66, 178, 223 rgb(66,178,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 69.8, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,69.8%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 20, 0, 13
HSL 197.2°, 71, 56.7 hsl(197.2,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.2°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 68.259, -17.233, -31.783
XYZ 31.483, 38.324, 75.546
xyY 0.217, 0.264, 38.324
CIE-LCH 68.259, 36.155, 241.534
CIE-LUV 68.259, -41.403, -48.15
Hunter-Lab 61.906, -17.559, -29.019
Binary 01000010, 10110010, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42b2df

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Alternatives to #42b2df

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#42b2df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b2df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b2df;}
.background {background-color:#42b2df;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b2df;}

Shades and Tints of #42b2df

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, #02090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b2df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29bdf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b2df 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #859ca5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9da9d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96a9e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #35bac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7cacda Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77ace3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39b7d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population