#42b9f2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b9f2 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.5% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 199.4 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42b9f2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0073e5. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42b9f2 color description : Bright blue.

#42b9f2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b9f2 has RGB values of R:66, G:185, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4372978.

Hex triplet 42b9f2 #42b9f2
RGB Decimal 66, 185, 242 rgb(66,185,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.5, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,72.5%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 24, 0, 5
HSL 199.4°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(199.4,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.4°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.053, -14.745, -37.801
XYZ 35.619, 42.264, 90.28
xyY 0.212, 0.251, 42.264
CIE-LCH 71.053, 40.575, 248.691
CIE-LUV 71.053, -42.802, -58.988
Hunter-Lab 65.011, -15.971, -36.828
Binary 01000010, 10111001, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42b9f2

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Alternatives to #42b9f2

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#42b9f2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b9f2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42b9f2;}
.background {background-color:#42b9f2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42b9f2;}

Shades and Tints of #42b9f2

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, #01090d is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b9f2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9d is the less saturated color, while #3abcfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b9f2 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8aa2ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0b0e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95b0f7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #21c3d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eb3ec Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #76b3f5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2dbfdd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population