#42bb9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bb9b is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 17.1% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 164.1 degrees, a saturation of 47.8% and a lightness of 49.6%. #42bb9b color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007737. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 0
    • Y 17
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#42bb9b color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42bb9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bb9b has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.17, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 4373403.

Hex triplet 42bb9b #42bb9b
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 155 rgb(66,187,155)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 60.8 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,60.8%)
CMYK 65, 0, 17, 27
HSL 164.1°, 47.8, 49.6 hsl(164.1,47.8%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 164.1°, 64.7, 73.3
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 68.797, -41.215, 6.408
XYZ 25.931, 39.063, 37.182
xyY 0.254, 0.382, 39.063
CIE-LCH 68.797, 41.71, 171.162
CIE-LUV 68.797, -48.706, 15.778
Hunter-Lab 62.501, -35.317, 8.478
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #42bb9b

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Alternatives to #42bb9b

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#42bb9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bb9b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bb9b

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, #050d0b is the darkest color, while #fefefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bb9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7c817f is the less saturated color, while #08f5b7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bb9b 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #839b95 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4ab97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bda7a8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5eb9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ab198 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90aea3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #54b9b6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population