#42b9df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b9df is composed of 25.9% red, 72.5% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 194.5 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42b9df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0073bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42b9df color description : Bright cyan.

#42b9df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b9df has RGB values of R:66, G:185, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4372959.

Hex triplet 42b9df #42b9df
RGB Decimal 66, 185, 223 rgb(66,185,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.5, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,72.5%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 17, 0, 13
HSL 194.5°, 71, 56.7 hsl(194.5,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.5°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.303, -20.887, -28.631
XYZ 32.911, 41.181, 76.022
xyY 0.219, 0.274, 41.181
CIE-LCH 70.303, 35.44, 233.888
CIE-LUV 70.303, -43.887, -42.535
Hunter-Lab 64.172, -20.756, -25.317
Binary 01000010, 10111001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42b9df

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Alternatives to #42b9df

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#42b9df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b9df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b9df;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42b9df;}

Shades and Tints of #42b9df

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, #020a0c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b9df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9293 is the less saturated color, while #29c6f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b9df 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a0a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5aed7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a0ade6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3bc0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81b2da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7eb1e3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3dbdd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population