#42b4d6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b4d6 is composed of 25.9% red, 70.6% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.2% cyan, 15.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 193.8 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 54.9%. #42b4d6 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0069ad. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#42b4d6 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b4d6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b4d6 has RGB values of R:66, G:180, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 4371670.

Hex triplet 42b4d6 #42b4d6
RGB Decimal 66, 180, 214 rgb(66,180,214)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.6, 83.9 rgb(25.9%,70.6%,83.9%)
CMYK 69, 16, 0, 16
HSL 193.8°, 64.3, 54.9 hsl(193.8,64.3%,54.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.8°, 69.2, 83.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.499, -21.152, -26.478
XYZ 30.702, 38.653, 69.457
xyY 0.221, 0.278, 38.653
CIE-LCH 68.499, 33.89, 231.38
CIE-LUV 68.499, -42.624, -38.745
Hunter-Lab 62.172, -20.652, -22.718
Binary 01000010, 10110100, 11010110

Color Schemes with #42b4d6

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Alternatives to #42b4d6

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#42b4d6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b4d6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b4d6;}
.background {background-color:#42b4d6;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b4d6;}

Shades and Tints of #42b4d6

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, #010404 is the darkest color, while #f3fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b4d6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898e8f is the less saturated color, while #1fc7f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b4d6 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
  • #859ca3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2aacf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9ea9dd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3fbac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fadd1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7cadda Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #40b8cd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population