#42baf4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42baf4 is composed of 25.9% red, 72.9% green and 95.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73% cyan, 23.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 4.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 89% and a lightness of 60.8%. #42baf4 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0075e9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 96
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 4
    CMYK color chart

#42baf4 color description : Bright blue.

#42baf4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42baf4 has RGB values of R:66, G:186, B:244 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.04. Its decimal value is 4373236.

Hex triplet 42baf4 #42baf4
RGB Decimal 66, 186, 244 rgb(66,186,244)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.9, 95.7 rgb(25.9%,72.9%,95.7%)
CMYK 73, 24, 0, 4
HSL 199.6°, 89, 60.8 hsl(199.6,89%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 73, 95.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.422, -14.619, -38.309
XYZ 36.131, 42.805, 91.941
xyY 0.211, 0.251, 42.805
CIE-LCH 71.422, 41.004, 249.112
CIE-LUV 71.422, -43.038, -59.914
Hunter-Lab 65.425, -15.919, -37.521
Binary 01000010, 10111010, 11110100

Color Schemes with #42baf4

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Alternatives to #42baf4

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#42baf4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42baf4

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42baf4

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, #010a0f is the darkest color, while #fbfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42baf4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979d9f is the less saturated color, while #3abdfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42baf4 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ba3ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0b0eb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95b1f9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1fc4d2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7eb4ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77b4f7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2bc0de Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population