#42bcd4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcd4 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 83.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.9% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.9% black. It has a hue angle of 189.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.9% and a lightness of 54.5%. #42bcd4 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079a9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 83
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 17
    CMYK color chart

#42bcd4 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bcd4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcd4 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:212 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.17. Its decimal value is 4373716.

Hex triplet 42bcd4 #42bcd4
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 212 rgb(66,188,212)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 83.1 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,83.1%)
CMYK 69, 11, 0, 17
HSL 189.9°, 62.9, 54.5 hsl(189.9,62.9%,54.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.9°, 68.9, 83.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.785, -25.838, -21.888
XYZ 32.11, 41.875, 68.674
xyY 0.225, 0.294, 41.875
CIE-LCH 70.785, 33.863, 220.269
CIE-LUV 70.785, -45.614, -30.619
Hunter-Lab 64.711, -24.671, -17.623
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11010100

Color Schemes with #42bcd4

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Alternatives to #42bcd4

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#42bcd4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcd4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcd4;}
.background {background-color:#42bcd4;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bcd4;}

Shades and Tints of #42bcd4

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcd4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898c8d is the less saturated color, while #1ed4f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcd4 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a1a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abb0cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a9aedc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #46c0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85b4cf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84b3d9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44bfd0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population