#42baf1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42baf1 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.9% green and 94.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.6% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.9 degrees, a saturation of 86.2% and a lightness of 60.2%. #42baf1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0075e3. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42baf1 color description : Bright blue.

#42baf1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42baf1 has RGB values of R:66, G:186, B:241 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4373233.

Hex triplet 42baf1 #42baf1
RGB Decimal 66, 186, 241 rgb(66,186,241)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.9, 94.5 rgb(25.9%,72.9%,94.5%)
CMYK 73, 23, 0, 5
HSL 198.9°, 86.2, 60.2 hsl(198.9,86.2%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.9°, 72.6, 94.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.299, -15.604, -36.876
XYZ 35.679, 42.624, 89.561
xyY 0.213, 0.254, 42.624
CIE-LCH 71.299, 40.042, 247.064
CIE-LUV 71.299, -43.206, -57.322
Hunter-Lab 65.287, -16.703, -35.634
Binary 01000010, 10111010, 11110001

Color Schemes with #42baf1

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Alternatives to #42baf1

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#42baf1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42baf1

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42baf1

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, #01080c is the darkest color, while #f9fdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42baf1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989a9b is the less saturated color, while #3abdf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42baf1 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
  • #a1b0e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97b1f6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #25c3d2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fb4eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #78b4f4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #30c0dd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population