#42bdef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdef is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 20.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.3 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42bdef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007bdf. 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

#42bdef color description : Bright blue.

#42bdef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdef has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4373999.

Hex triplet 42bdef #42bdef
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 239 rgb(66,189,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 21, 0, 6
HSL 197.3°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(197.3,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.3°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.083, -17.836, -34.577
XYZ 36.02, 43.782, 88.209
xyY 0.214, 0.261, 43.782
CIE-LCH 72.083, 38.906, 242.714
CIE-LUV 72.083, -44.366, -53.183
Hunter-Lab 66.168, -18.624, -32.722
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42bdef

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Alternatives to #42bdef

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#42bdef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdef

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

Shades and Tints of #42bdef

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 #42bdef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ca0 is the less saturated color, while #32c4ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdef 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
  • #8ca4ae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5b2e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9db2f5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2dc5d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81b6e9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7bb6f2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #34c2dd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population