#42b6d0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6d0 is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.3% cyan, 12.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 191 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 53.7%. #42b6d0 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006da1. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42b6d0 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b6d0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6d0 has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4372176.

Hex triplet 42b6d0 #42b6d0
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 208 rgb(66,182,208)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 81.6 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,81.6%)
CMYK 68, 13, 0, 18
HSL 191°, 60.2, 53.7 hsl(191,60.2%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 191°, 68.3, 81.6
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.871, -24.047, -22.616
XYZ 30.357, 39.166, 65.631
xyY 0.225, 0.29, 39.166
CIE-LCH 68.871, 33.011, 223.243
CIE-LUV 68.871, -43.693, -31.955
Hunter-Lab 62.582, -22.935, -18.37
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 11010000

Color Schemes with #42b6d0

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Alternatives to #42b6d0

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#42b6d0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6d0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6d0;}
.background {background-color:#42b6d0;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6d0;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6d0

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, #040d0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6d0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828e90 is the less saturated color, while #15d3fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6d0 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
  • #859ca2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6abc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a3a9d8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81afcb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80aed5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43b9cb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population