#42b7cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b7cd is composed of 25.9% red, 71.8% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 189.5 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42b7cd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006f9b. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42b7cd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b7cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b7cd has RGB values of R:66, G:183, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4372429.

Hex triplet 42b7cd #42b7cd
RGB Decimal 66, 183, 205 rgb(66,183,205)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.8, 80.4 rgb(25.9%,71.8%,80.4%)
CMYK 68, 11, 0, 20
HSL 189.5°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(189.5,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.5°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.062, -25.472, -20.678
XYZ 30.197, 39.43, 63.774
xyY 0.226, 0.296, 39.43
CIE-LCH 69.062, 32.808, 219.07
CIE-LUV 69.062, -44.231, -28.571
Hunter-Lab 62.794, -24.051, -16.26
Binary 01000010, 10110111, 11001101

Color Schemes with #42b7cd

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Alternatives to #42b7cd

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#42b7cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b7cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b7cd;}
.background {background-color:#42b7cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b7cd;}

Shades and Tints of #42b7cd

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, #030b0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b7cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828b8d is the less saturated color, while #14d6fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b7cd 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869da2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7abc6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6aad5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47bbc9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82afc8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82aed2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45baca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population