#42b6a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6a2 is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 169.7 degrees, a saturation of 46.8% and a lightness of 48.6%. #42b6a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006d45. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#42b6a2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b6a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6a2 has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 4372130.

Hex triplet 42b6a2 #42b6a2
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 162 rgb(66,182,162)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 63.5 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,63.5%)
CMYK 64, 0, 11, 29
HSL 169.7°, 46.8, 48.6 hsl(169.7,46.8%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 169.7°, 63.7, 71.4
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 67.442, -37.209, 0.601
XYZ 25.494, 37.221, 40.021
xyY 0.248, 0.362, 37.221
CIE-LCH 67.442, 37.213, 179.075
CIE-LUV 67.442, -46.432, 6.65
Hunter-Lab 61.009, -32.174, 3.812
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 10100010

Color Schemes with #42b6a2

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Alternatives to #42b6a2

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#42b6a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6a2;}
.background {background-color:#42b6a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6a2;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6a2

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, #030908 is the darkest color, while #fafdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7d7d is the less saturated color, while #09efc7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6a2 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #819894 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aea89d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5a4ae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5ab5c2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87ad9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8baaa9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #51b5b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population