#42bcf2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcf2 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 22.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42bcf2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079e5. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42bcf2 color description : Bright blue.

#42bcf2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcf2 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4373746.

Hex triplet 42bcf2 #42bcf2
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 242 rgb(66,188,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 22, 0, 5
HSL 198.4°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(198.4,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.915, -16.335, -36.461
XYZ 36.253, 43.532, 90.491
xyY 0.213, 0.256, 43.532
CIE-LCH 71.915, 39.953, 245.867
CIE-LUV 71.915, -43.845, -56.583
Hunter-Lab 65.979, -17.385, -35.132
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42bcf2

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Alternatives to #42bcf2

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#42bcf2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcf2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcf2;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42bcf2;}

Shades and Tints of #42bcf2

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, #01090d is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcf2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9d is the less saturated color, while #3abffa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcf2 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca4af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3b2e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99b2f7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #27c5d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b5ec Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79b6f5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #30c1de Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population