#42bbbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbbc is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 0.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 180.5 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #42bbbc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007779. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#42bbbc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bbbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbbc has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373436.

Hex triplet 42bbbc #42bbbc
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 188 rgb(66,187,188)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 73.7 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,73.7%)
CMYK 65, 1, 0, 26
HSL 180.5°, 48, 49.8 hsl(180.5,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 180.5°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.702, -32.444, -10.377
XYZ 29.091, 40.327, 53.825
xyY 0.236, 0.327, 40.327
CIE-LCH 69.702, 34.063, 197.736
CIE-LUV 69.702, -46.715, -10.941
Hunter-Lab 63.504, -29.36, -5.801
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #42bbbc

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Alternatives to #42bbbc

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#42bbbc Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bbbc;}
.background {background-color:#42bbbc;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bbbc

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, #050e0e is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8181 is the less saturated color, while #07f5f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbbc 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #869e9e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #afadb6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2aac6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52bcca Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b2b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89b0c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4cbcc5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population