#42b9c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b9c9 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.5% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 187.1 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #42b9c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007393. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42b9c9 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b9c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b9c9 has RGB values of R:66, G:185, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4372937.

Hex triplet 42b9c9 #42b9c9
RGB Decimal 66, 185, 201 rgb(66,185,201)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.5, 78.8 rgb(25.9%,72.5%,78.8%)
CMYK 67, 8, 0, 21
HSL 187.1°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(187.1,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.1°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.52, -27.676, -17.787
XYZ 30.135, 40.071, 61.401
xyY 0.229, 0.304, 40.071
CIE-LCH 69.52, 32.899, 212.728
CIE-LUV 69.52, -45.196, -23.547
Hunter-Lab 63.301, -25.8, -13.199
Binary 01000010, 10111001, 11001001

Color Schemes with #42b9c9

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Alternatives to #42b9c9

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#42b9c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b9c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b9c9;}
.background {background-color:#42b9c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b9c9;}

Shades and Tints of #42b9c9

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, #030909 is the darkest color, while #f9fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b9c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838788 is the less saturated color, while #13ddf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b9c9 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869ea1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aaacc2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaaad2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4bbcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b1c4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84b0cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47bbca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population