#42bbdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbdd is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.1% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 193.2 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #42bbdd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077bb. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42bbdd color description : Bright cyan.

#42bbdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbdd has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4373469.

Hex triplet 42bbdd #42bbdd
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 221 rgb(66,187,221)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 86.7 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,86.7%)
CMYK 70, 15, 0, 13
HSL 193.2°, 69.5, 56.3 hsl(193.2,69.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.2°, 70.1, 86.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.813, -22.544, -26.756
XYZ 33.065, 41.917, 74.751
xyY 0.221, 0.28, 41.917
CIE-LCH 70.813, 34.987, 229.883
CIE-LUV 70.813, -44.716, -39.197
Hunter-Lab 64.743, -22.139, -23.135
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #42bbdd

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Alternatives to #42bbdd

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#42bbdd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bbdd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bbdd;}
.background {background-color:#42bbdd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bbdd;}

Shades and Tints of #42bbdd

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, #02090a is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9090 is the less saturated color, while #28c9f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbdd 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89a1a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8afd5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4aee4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3ec1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b3d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80b3e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3fbfd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population