#42b5df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b5df is composed of 25.9% red, 71% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.1 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42b5df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006bbf. 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

#42b5df color description : Bright blue.

#42b5df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b5df has RGB values of R:66, G:181, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4371935.

Hex triplet 42b5df #42b5df
RGB Decimal 66, 181, 223 rgb(66,181,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,71%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 19, 0, 13
HSL 196.1°, 71, 56.7 hsl(196.1,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.1°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.134, -18.809, -30.431
XYZ 32.086, 39.531, 75.747
xyY 0.218, 0.268, 39.531
CIE-LCH 69.134, 35.775, 238.28
CIE-LUV 69.134, -42.467, -45.745
Hunter-Lab 62.874, -18.935, -27.418
Binary 01000010, 10110101, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42b5df

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Alternatives to #42b5df

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#42b5df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b5df

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Shades and Tints of #42b5df

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, #020a0c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b5df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9193 is the less saturated color, while #29c1f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b5df 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
  • #a1abd7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9aabe6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #37bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eaeda Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7aaee3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3bbad2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population