#42b8aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8aa is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 7.6% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 172.9 degrees, a saturation of 47.2% and a lightness of 49%. #42b8aa color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007155. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 8
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#42b8aa color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b8aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8aa has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.08, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4372650.

Hex triplet 42b8aa #42b8aa
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 170 rgb(66,184,170)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 66.7 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,66.7%)
CMYK 64, 0, 8, 28
HSL 172.9°, 47.2, 49 hsl(172.9,47.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 172.9°, 64.1, 72.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.27, -36.013, -2.598
XYZ 26.641, 38.339, 44.024
xyY 0.244, 0.352, 38.339
CIE-LCH 68.27, 36.107, 184.126
CIE-LUV 68.27, -46.701, 1.678
Hunter-Lab 61.919, -31.558, 1.188
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 10101010

Color Schemes with #42b8aa

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Alternatives to #42b8aa

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#42b8aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8aa

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Shades and Tints of #42b8aa

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, #040b0a is the darkest color, while #fbfefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7e7e is the less saturated color, while #08f2d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8aa 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #839a98 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afaaa5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5a6b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58b8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87afa6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8bacb1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50b8bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population