#42b9d2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b9d2 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.5% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.6% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 190.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.5% and a lightness of 54.1%. #42b9d2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0073a5. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42b9d2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42b9d2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b9d2 has RGB values of R:66, G:185, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4372946.

Hex triplet 42b9d2 #42b9d2
RGB Decimal 66, 185, 210 rgb(66,185,210)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.5, 82.4 rgb(25.9%,72.5%,82.4%)
CMYK 69, 12, 0, 18
HSL 190.4°, 61.5, 54.1 hsl(190.4,61.5%,54.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.4°, 68.6, 82.4
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.829, -24.946, -22.251
XYZ 31.225, 40.507, 67.142
xyY 0.225, 0.292, 40.507
CIE-LCH 69.829, 33.428, 221.732
CIE-LUV 69.829, -44.655, -31.288
Hunter-Lab 63.645, -23.803, -17.997
Binary 01000010, 10111001, 11010010

Color Schemes with #42b9d2

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Alternatives to #42b9d2

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#42b9d2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b9d2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b9d2;}
.background {background-color:#42b9d2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b9d2;}

Shades and Tints of #42b9d2

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b9d2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #819093 is the less saturated color, while #15d6ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b9d2 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879fa4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8adcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6acda Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45becc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b1cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82b0d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44bcce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population