#42b9db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b9db is composed of 25.9% red, 72.5% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 193.3 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42b9db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0073b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42b9db color description : Soft cyan.

#42b9db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b9db has RGB values of R:66, G:185, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4372955.

Hex triplet 42b9db #42b9db
RGB Decimal 66, 185, 219 rgb(66,185,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.5, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,72.5%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 16, 0, 14
HSL 193.3°, 68, 55.9 hsl(193.3,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.3°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.153, -22.15, -26.677
XYZ 32.378, 40.968, 73.215
xyY 0.221, 0.28, 40.968
CIE-LCH 70.153, 34.674, 230.297
CIE-LUV 70.153, -44.122, -39.069
Hunter-Lab 64.006, -21.714, -23.016
Binary 01000010, 10111001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42b9db

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Alternatives to #42b9db

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#42b9db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b9db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b9db

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b9db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879396 is the less saturated color, while #1fccfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b9db 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #889fa6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6aed3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2ade2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3ebfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82b2d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7fb1df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3fbdd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population