#42bcdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcdb is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 14.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 192.2 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42bcdb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42bcdb color description : Soft cyan.

#42bcdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcdb has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4373723.

Hex triplet 42bcdb #42bcdb
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 219 rgb(66,188,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 14, 0, 14
HSL 192.2°, 68, 55.9 hsl(192.2,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.2°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 71.034, -23.678, -25.328
XYZ 33.013, 42.236, 73.427
xyY 0.222, 0.284, 42.236
CIE-LCH 71.034, 34.672, 226.928
CIE-LUV 71.034, -45.192, -36.664
Hunter-Lab 64.989, -23.059, -21.494
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42bcdb

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Alternatives to #42bcdb

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#42bcdb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcdb

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

Shades and Tints of #42bcdb

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879396 is the less saturated color, while #1fd1fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcdb 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
  • #89a2a8 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aab0d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6afe3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #41c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b4d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #81b3e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #41bfd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population