#42b6b2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6b2 is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 2.2% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 177.9 degrees, a saturation of 46.8% and a lightness of 48.6%. #42b6b2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006d65. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 2
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#42b6b2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b6b2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6b2 has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.02, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 4372146.

Hex triplet 42b6b2 #42b6b2
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 178 rgb(66,182,178)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 69.8 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,69.8%)
CMYK 64, 0, 2, 29
HSL 177.9°, 46.8, 48.6 hsl(177.9,46.8%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 177.9°, 63.7, 71.4
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 67.892, -32.888, -7.567
XYZ 27.008, 37.826, 47.995
xyY 0.239, 0.335, 37.826
CIE-LCH 67.892, 33.747, 192.958
CIE-LUV 67.892, -45.481, -6.427
Hunter-Lab 61.503, -29.245, -3.216
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 10110010

Color Schemes with #42b6b2

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Alternatives to #42b6b2

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#42b6b2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6b2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6b2;}
.background {background-color:#42b6b2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6b2;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6b2

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, #030909 is the darkest color, while #fafdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6b2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7d7d is the less saturated color, while #09efe7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6b2 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #839a99 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aba9ac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0a5bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54b7c4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85adae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88abb9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4db6be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population