#42b8b2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8b2 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 3.3% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 176.9 degrees, a saturation of 47.2% and a lightness of 49%. #42b8b2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007165. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 3
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#42b8b2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b8b2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8b2 has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.03, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4372658.

Hex triplet 42b8b2 #42b8b2
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 178 rgb(66,184,178)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 69.8 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,69.8%)
CMYK 64, 0, 3, 28
HSL 176.9°, 47.2, 49 hsl(176.9,47.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 176.9°, 64.1, 72.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.498, -33.833, -6.669
XYZ 27.421, 38.651, 48.132
xyY 0.24, 0.338, 38.651
CIE-LCH 68.498, 34.484, 191.15
CIE-LUV 68.498, -46.22, -4.898
Hunter-Lab 62.17, -30.069, -2.383
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 10110010

Color Schemes with #42b8b2

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Alternatives to #42b8b2

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#42b8b2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8b2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b8b2;}
.background {background-color:#42b8b2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b8b2;}

Shades and Tints of #42b8b2

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 #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8b2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7e7e is the less saturated color, while #08f2e6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8b2 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849b9a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeaaac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2a7bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #55b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86afae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89adb9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4eb8bf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population