#42bcde Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcde is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.3% cyan, 15.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 193.1 degrees, a saturation of 70.3% and a lightness of 56.5%. #42bcde color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079bd. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42bcde color description : Bright cyan.

#42bcde Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcde has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4373726.

Hex triplet 42bcde #42bcde
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 222 rgb(66,188,222)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 87.1 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,87.1%)
CMYK 70, 15, 0, 13
HSL 193.1°, 70.3, 56.5 hsl(193.1,70.3%,56.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.1°, 70.3, 87.1
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 71.143, -22.741, -26.795
XYZ 33.411, 42.396, 75.526
xyY 0.221, 0.28, 42.396
CIE-LCH 71.143, 35.144, 229.679
CIE-LUV 71.143, -45.013, -39.26
Hunter-Lab 65.112, -22.351, -23.194
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11011110

Color Schemes with #42bcde

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Alternatives to #42bcde

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#42bcde Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcde

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

Shades and Tints of #42bcde

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, #02090b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcde

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9191 is the less saturated color, while #28caf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcde 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
  • #a9b0d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4afe5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3ec2d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #83b4d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80b4e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3fbfd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population