#42bcff Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcff is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 100% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.1% cyan, 26.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black. It has a hue angle of 201.3 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 62.9%. #42bcff color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079ff. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 100
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 0
    CMYK color chart

#42bcff color description : Light blue.

#42bcff Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcff has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:255 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0. Its decimal value is 4373759.

Hex triplet 42bcff #42bcff
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 255 rgb(66,188,255)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 100 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,100%)
CMYK 74, 26, 0, 0
HSL 201.3°, 100, 62.9 hsl(201.3,100%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.3°, 74.1, 100
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.456, -12.046, -42.634
XYZ 38.275, 44.341, 101.144
xyY 0.208, 0.241, 44.341
CIE-LCH 72.456, 44.303, 254.223
CIE-LUV 72.456, -43.118, -67.791
Hunter-Lab 66.589, -13.93, -43.444
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11111111

Color Schemes with #42bcff

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Alternatives to #42bcff

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#42bcff Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bcff

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, #000507 is the darkest color, while #f3fbff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcff

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a3a8 is the less saturated color, while #42bcff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcff 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca5b2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9fb3f6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #94b4ff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00c7d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7db6f9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #76b7ff Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #18c3e4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population