#42b6fc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b6fc is composed of 25.9% red, 71.4% green and 98.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.8% cyan, 27.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 1.2% black. It has a hue angle of 202.6 degrees, a saturation of 96.9% and a lightness of 62.4%. #42b6fc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006df9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 71
    • B 99
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 1
    CMYK color chart

#42b6fc color description : Bright blue.

#42b6fc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b6fc has RGB values of R:66, G:182, B:252 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.01. Its decimal value is 4372220.

Hex triplet 42b6fc #42b6fc
RGB Decimal 66, 182, 252 rgb(66,182,252)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.4, 98.8 rgb(25.9%,71.4%,98.8%)
CMYK 74, 28, 0, 1
HSL 202.6°, 96.9, 62.4 hsl(202.6,96.9%,62.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.6°, 73.8, 98.8
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 70.622, -9.802, -43.886
XYZ 36.541, 41.639, 98.202
xyY 0.207, 0.236, 41.639
CIE-LCH 70.622, 44.967, 257.41
CIE-LUV 70.622, -41.227, -69.981
Hunter-Lab 64.529, -11.845, -45.059
Binary 01000010, 10110110, 11111100

Color Schemes with #42b6fc

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Alternatives to #42b6fc

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#42b6fc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b6fc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b6fc;}
.background {background-color:#42b6fc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b6fc;}

Shades and Tints of #42b6fc

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, #000304 is the darkest color, while #f0f9ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b6fc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9ba0a3 is the less saturated color, while #42b6fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b6fc 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89a0ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99aef4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ab0ff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00c2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #79b1f6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #70b2fd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18bde0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population