#42b4d4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b4d4 is composed of 25.9% red, 70.6% green and 83.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.9% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.9% black. It has a hue angle of 193.2 degrees, a saturation of 62.9% and a lightness of 54.5%. #42b4d4 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0069a9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 83
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 17
    CMYK color chart

#42b4d4 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b4d4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b4d4 has RGB values of R:66, G:180, B:212 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.17. Its decimal value is 4371668.

Hex triplet 42b4d4 #42b4d4
RGB Decimal 66, 180, 212 rgb(66,180,212)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.6, 83.1 rgb(25.9%,70.6%,83.1%)
CMYK 69, 15, 0, 17
HSL 193.2°, 62.9, 54.5 hsl(193.2,62.9%,54.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.2°, 68.9, 83.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.425, -21.781, -25.494
XYZ 30.448, 38.552, 68.12
xyY 0.222, 0.281, 38.552
CIE-LCH 68.425, 33.532, 229.49
CIE-LUV 68.425, -42.739, -37.013
Hunter-Lab 62.09, -21.122, -21.585
Binary 01000010, 10110100, 11010100

Color Schemes with #42b4d4

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Alternatives to #42b4d4

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#42b4d4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b4d4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b4d4;}
.background {background-color:#42b4d4;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b4d4;}

Shades and Tints of #42b4d4

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b4d4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898c8d is the less saturated color, while #1ec8f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b4d4 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
  • #859ca2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2a9cd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9fa8dc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #40bac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fadcf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7dacd9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #41b8cc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population