#42b7dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b7dd is composed of 25.9% red, 71.8% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.1% cyan, 17.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 194.7 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #42b7dd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #006fbb. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b7dd color description : Bright cyan.

#42b7dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b7dd has RGB values of R:66, G:183, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4372445.

Hex triplet 42b7dd #42b7dd
RGB Decimal 66, 183, 221 rgb(66,183,221)
RGB Percent 25.9, 71.8, 86.7 rgb(25.9%,71.8%,86.7%)
CMYK 70, 17, 0, 13
HSL 194.7°, 69.5, 56.3 hsl(194.7,69.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.7°, 70.1, 86.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.642, -20.488, -28.555
XYZ 32.228, 40.243, 74.472
xyY 0.219, 0.274, 40.243
CIE-LCH 69.642, 35.145, 234.341
CIE-LUV 69.642, -43.292, -42.407
Hunter-Lab 63.437, -20.332, -25.197
Binary 01000010, 10110111, 11011101

Color Schemes with #42b7dd

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Alternatives to #42b7dd

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#42b7dd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b7dd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b7dd

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 #42b7dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #28c4f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b7dd 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
  • #a4acd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9eace4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3bbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b0d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7cb0e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3dbbd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population