#42bcef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcef is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.7 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42bcef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42bcef color description : Bright blue.

#42bcef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcef has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4373743.

Hex triplet 42bcef #42bcef
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 239 rgb(66,188,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 21, 0, 6
HSL 197.7°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(197.7,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.7°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.794, -17.312, -35.024
XYZ 35.806, 43.354, 88.138
xyY 0.214, 0.259, 43.354
CIE-LCH 71.794, 39.069, 243.698
CIE-LUV 71.794, -44.017, -53.987
Hunter-Lab 65.843, -18.157, -33.275
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42bcef

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Alternatives to #42bcef

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#42bcef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcef

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bcef

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, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ca0 is the less saturated color, while #32c2ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcef 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ba3ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a4b2e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9bb2f5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2bc4d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b5e9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7ab5f2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33c1dd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population