#42bdd5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdd5 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 83.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69% cyan, 11.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.5% black. It has a hue angle of 189.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 54.7%. #42bdd5 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007bab. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 16
    CMYK color chart

#42bdd5 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bdd5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdd5 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:213 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 4373973.

Hex triplet 42bdd5 #42bdd5
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 213 rgb(66,189,213)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 83.5 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,83.5%)
CMYK 69, 11, 0, 16
HSL 189.8°, 63.6, 54.7 hsl(189.8,63.6%,54.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.8°, 69, 83.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 71.115, -26.032, -21.931
XYZ 32.451, 42.355, 69.412
xyY 0.225, 0.294, 42.355
CIE-LCH 71.115, 34.039, 220.114
CIE-LUV 71.115, -45.912, -30.683
Hunter-Lab 65.081, -24.885, -17.68
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11010101

Color Schemes with #42bdd5

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Alternatives to #42bdd5

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#42bdd5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdd5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bdd5;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42bdd5;}

Shades and Tints of #42bdd5

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdd5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #898d8e is the less saturated color, while #1ed5f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdd5 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
  • #89a2a7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acb0cd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaafdd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #46c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85b5d0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84b4da Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44bfd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population