#42bcbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcbb is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 179.5 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #42bcbb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007977. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

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

#42bcbb color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bcbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcbb has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 4373691.

Hex triplet 42bcbb #42bcbb
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 187 rgb(66,188,187)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 73.3 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,73.3%)
CMYK 65, 0, 1, 26
HSL 179.5°, 48, 49.8 hsl(179.5,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 179.5°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.972, -33.203, -9.424
XYZ 29.197, 40.71, 53.33
xyY 0.237, 0.33, 40.71
CIE-LCH 69.972, 34.515, 195.846
CIE-LUV 69.972, -47.143, -9.329
Hunter-Lab 63.804, -29.976, -4.894
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #42bcbb

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Alternatives to #42bcbb

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#42bcbb Preview

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

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 #42bcbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8181 is the less saturated color, while #07f7f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcbb 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
  • #b0aeb5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b4abc5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #53bdcb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88b3b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8ab1c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4dbcc5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population