#42b9a2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b9a2 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.5% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 12.4% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 168.4 degrees, a saturation of 47.4% and a lightness of 49.2%. #42b9a2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007345. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#42b9a2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b9a2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b9a2 has RGB values of R:66, G:185, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 4372898.

Hex triplet 42b9a2 #42b9a2
RGB Decimal 66, 185, 162 rgb(66,185,162)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.5, 63.5 rgb(25.9%,72.5%,63.5%)
CMYK 64, 0, 12, 27
HSL 168.4°, 47.4, 49.2 hsl(168.4,47.4%,49.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 168.4°, 64.3, 72.5
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.36, -38.568, 1.937
XYZ 26.115, 38.463, 40.228
xyY 0.249, 0.367, 38.463
CIE-LCH 68.36, 38.617, 177.125
CIE-LUV 68.36, -47.549, 8.854
Hunter-Lab 62.018, -33.368, 4.954
Binary 01000010, 10111001, 10100010

Color Schemes with #42b9a2

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Alternatives to #42b9a2

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#42b9a2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b9a2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b9a2;}
.background {background-color:#42b9a2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b9a2;}

Shades and Tints of #42b9a2

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, #040c0a is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b9a2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c7f7e is the less saturated color, while #08f3c6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b9a2 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
  • #839b96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b1aa9d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b9a6ae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5bb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88af9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8dadaa Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52b8b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population