#42b4de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b4de is composed of 25.9% red, 70.6% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.3% cyan, 18.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 56.5%. #42b4de color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0069bd. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b4de color description : Bright blue.

#42b4de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b4de has RGB values of R:66, G:180, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4371678.

Hex triplet 42b4de #42b4de
RGB Decimal 66, 180, 222 rgb(66,180,222)
RGB Percent 25.9, 70.6, 87.1 rgb(25.9%,70.6%,87.1%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 13
HSL 196.2°, 70.3, 56.5 hsl(196.2,70.3%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 70.3, 87.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.803, -18.607, -30.395
XYZ 31.749, 39.072, 74.972
xyY 0.218, 0.268, 39.072
CIE-LCH 68.803, 35.638, 238.526
CIE-LUV 68.803, -42.168, -45.68
Hunter-Lab 62.508, -18.723, -27.357
Binary 01000010, 10110100, 11011110

Color Schemes with #42b4de

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Alternatives to #42b4de

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#42b4de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b4de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b4de;}
.background {background-color:#42b4de;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b4de;}

Shades and Tints of #42b4de

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, #02090b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b4de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9191 is the less saturated color, while #28c0f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b4de 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869da5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0aad6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99aae5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eaed9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79ade2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bb9d1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population