#42b4dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b4dc is composed of 25.9% red, 70.6% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 18.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 195.6 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42b4dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0069b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42b4dc color description : Bright blue.

#42b4dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b4dc has RGB values of R:66, G:180, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4371676.

Hex triplet 42b4dc #42b4dc
RGB Decimal 66, 180, 220 rgb(66,180,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.6, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,70.6%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 18, 0, 14
HSL 195.6°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(195.6,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.6°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.726, -19.248, -29.419
XYZ 31.483, 38.965, 73.568
xyY 0.219, 0.271, 38.965
CIE-LCH 68.726, 35.156, 236.805
CIE-LUV 68.726, -42.282, -43.946
Hunter-Lab 62.422, -19.212, -26.181
Binary 01000010, 10110100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42b4dc

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Alternatives to #42b4dc

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#42b4dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b4dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b4dc;}
.background {background-color:#42b4dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b4dc;}

Shades and Tints of #42b4dc

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 #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b4dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879397 is the less saturated color, while #20c5fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b4dc 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
  • #859ca4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0aad5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9baae3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eadd7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7aade0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3cb8d0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population