#42bdf1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdf1 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 94.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.6% cyan, 21.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.5% black. It has a hue angle of 197.8 degrees, a saturation of 86.2% and a lightness of 60.2%. #42bdf1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007be3. 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

#42bdf1 color description : Bright blue.

#42bdf1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdf1 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:241 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4374001.

Hex triplet 42bdf1 #42bdf1
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 241 rgb(66,189,241)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 94.5 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,94.5%)
CMYK 73, 22, 0, 5
HSL 197.8°, 86.2, 60.2 hsl(197.8,86.2%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.8°, 72.6, 94.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.162, -17.187, -35.536
XYZ 36.317, 43.901, 89.774
xyY 0.214, 0.258, 43.901
CIE-LCH 72.162, 39.474, 244.189
CIE-LUV 72.162, -44.25, -54.914
Hunter-Lab 66.258, -18.112, -33.952
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11110001

Color Schemes with #42bdf1

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Alternatives to #42bdf1

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#42bdf1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdf1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bdf1;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bdf1

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, #01090c is the darkest color, while #f9fdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdf1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989a9b is the less saturated color, while #3ac0f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdf1 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
  • #a5b3e8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9bb3f6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ac5d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81b6eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7bb6f4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #32c2de Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population