#42bbce Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbce is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 188.1 degrees, a saturation of 58.8% and a lightness of 53.3%. #42bbce color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00779d. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42bbce color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bbce Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbce has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4373454.

Hex triplet 42bbce #42bbce
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 206 rgb(66,187,206)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 80.8 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,80.8%)
CMYK 68, 9, 0, 19
HSL 188.1°, 58.8, 53.3 hsl(188.1,58.8%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.1°, 68, 80.8
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.283, -27.163, -19.371
XYZ 31.155, 41.152, 64.69
xyY 0.227, 0.3, 41.152
CIE-LCH 70.283, 33.363, 215.495
CIE-LUV 70.283, -45.617, -26.252
Hunter-Lab 64.15, -25.574, -14.884
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11001110

Color Schemes with #42bbce

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Alternatives to #42bbce

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#42bbce Preview

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

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, #030c0e is the darkest color, while #fdfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbce

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828c8e is the less saturated color, while #14dcfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbce 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a0a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abaec7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abacd7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49bfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85b3c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b2d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46bdcd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population