#42bdf4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdf4 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 95.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 4.3% black. It has a hue angle of 198.5 degrees, a saturation of 89% and a lightness of 60.8%. #42bdf4 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007be9. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 96
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 4
    CMYK color chart

#42bdf4 color description : Bright blue.

#42bdf4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdf4 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:244 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.04. Its decimal value is 4374004.

Hex triplet 42bdf4 #42bdf4
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 244 rgb(66,189,244)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 95.7 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,95.7%)
CMYK 73, 23, 0, 4
HSL 198.5°, 89, 60.8 hsl(198.5,89%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.5°, 73, 95.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.283, -16.209, -36.97
XYZ 36.769, 44.082, 92.154
xyY 0.213, 0.255, 44.082
CIE-LCH 72.283, 40.367, 246.326
CIE-LUV 72.283, -44.078, -57.509
Hunter-Lab 66.394, -17.336, -35.817
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11110100

Color Schemes with #42bdf4

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Alternatives to #42bdf4

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#42bdf4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdf4

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.text {color:#42bdf4;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bdf4

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, #010b0f is the darkest color, while #fbfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdf4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979d9f is the less saturated color, while #3ac0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdf4 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
  • #a4b3eb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99b3f9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #24c6d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b6ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79b7f7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2fc3e0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population