#42bbff Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbff is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 100% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.1% cyan, 26.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black. It has a hue angle of 201.6 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 62.9%. #42bbff color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0077ff. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 100
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    • C 74
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 0
    CMYK color chart

#42bbff color description : Light blue.

#42bbff Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbff has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:255 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0. Its decimal value is 4373503.

Hex triplet 42bbff #42bbff
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 255 rgb(66,187,255)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 100 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,100%)
CMYK 74, 27, 0, 0
HSL 201.6°, 100, 62.9 hsl(201.6,100%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.6°, 74.1, 100
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.172, -11.508, -43.078
XYZ 38.063, 43.916, 101.073
xyY 0.208, 0.24, 43.916
CIE-LCH 72.172, 44.589, 255.044
CIE-LUV 72.172, -42.776, -68.587
Hunter-Lab 66.269, -13.446, -44.04
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11111111

Color Schemes with #42bbff

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Alternatives to #42bbff

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#42bbff Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bbff

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, #000507 is the darkest color, while #f3fbff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bbff

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a3a8 is the less saturated color, while #42bbff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbff 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca5b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9eb2f6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #92b4ff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00c6d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7cb5f9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #75b6ff Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18c2e4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population