#42bdcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdcc is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 7.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 186.5 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42bdcc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007b99. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42bdcc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bdcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdcc has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4373964.

Hex triplet 42bdcc #42bdcc
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 204 rgb(66,189,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 80 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,80%)
CMYK 68, 7, 0, 20
HSL 186.5°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(186.5,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.5°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.809, -28.748, -17.48
XYZ 31.34, 41.91, 63.561
xyY 0.229, 0.306, 41.91
CIE-LCH 70.809, 33.645, 211.3
CIE-LUV 70.809, -46.462, -22.952
Hunter-Lab 64.738, -26.878, -12.895
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42bdcc

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Alternatives to #42bdcc

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#42bdcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdcc

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

Shades and Tints of #42bdcc

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, #030b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838a8b is the less saturated color, while #14e1fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdcc 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a1a4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb0c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeaed5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4bc0ce Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86b4c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b3d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48bfcd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population