#42b8b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8b8 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 47.2% and a lightness of 49%. #42b8b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007171. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

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

#42b8b8 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b8b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8b8 has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 4372664.

Hex triplet 42b8b8 #42b8b8
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 184 rgb(66,184,184)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 72.2 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,72.2%)
CMYK 64, 0, 0, 28
HSL 180°, 47.2, 49 hsl(180,47.2%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 64.1, 72.2
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 68.677, -32.15, -9.707
XYZ 28.036, 38.898, 51.375
xyY 0.237, 0.329, 38.898
CIE-LCH 68.677, 33.584, 196.801
CIE-LUV 68.677, -45.858, -9.903
Hunter-Lab 62.368, -28.902, -5.182
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 10111000

Color Schemes with #42b8b8

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Alternatives to #42b8b8

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#42b8b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b8b8;}
.background {background-color:#42b8b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b8b8;}

Shades and Tints of #42b8b8

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, #040b0b is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7e7e is the less saturated color, while #08f2f2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8b8 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #849c9c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acabb2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0a8c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53b9c7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86afb4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88adbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4cb9c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population