#42b6dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6dd is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.1% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.1 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #42b6dd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006dbb. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b6dd color description : Bright blue.

#42b6dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6dd has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4372189.

Hex triplet 42b6dd #42b6dd
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 221 rgb(66,182,221)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 86.7 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,86.7%)
CMYK 70, 18, 0, 13
HSL 195.1°, 69.5, 56.3 hsl(195.1,69.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.1°, 70.1, 86.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.35, -19.97, -29.005
XYZ 32.022, 39.832, 74.403
xyY 0.219, 0.272, 39.832
CIE-LCH 69.35, 35.215, 235.453
CIE-LUV 69.35, -42.936, -43.209
Hunter-Lab 63.113, -19.879, -25.718
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 11011101

Color Schemes with #42b6dd

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Alternatives to #42b6dd

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#42b6dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b6dd

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #28c3f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6dd 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879ea6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2acd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9dabe4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3abdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fafd8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7cafe1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3dbad1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population