#42bdf6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bdf6 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.1% green and 96.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.2% cyan, 23.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 3.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199 degrees, a saturation of 90.9% and a lightness of 61.2%. #42bdf6 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007bed. 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

#42bdf6 color description : Bright blue.

#42bdf6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bdf6 has RGB values of R:66, G:189, B:246 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.04. Its decimal value is 4374006.

Hex triplet 42bdf6 #42bdf6
RGB Decimal 66, 189, 246 rgb(66,189,246)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.1, 96.5 rgb(25.9%,74.1%,96.5%)
CMYK 73, 23, 0, 4
HSL 199°, 90.9, 61.2 hsl(199,90.9%,61.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 199°, 73.2, 96.5
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.365, -15.554, -37.924
XYZ 37.075, 44.204, 93.762
xyY 0.212, 0.253, 44.204
CIE-LCH 72.365, 40.99, 247.699
CIE-LUV 72.365, -43.965, -59.237
Hunter-Lab 66.486, -16.814, -37.073
Binary 01000010, 10111101, 11110110

Color Schemes with #42bdf6

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Alternatives to #42bdf6

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#42bdf6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bdf6

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bdf6

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, #010c11 is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bdf6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #969ea2 is the less saturated color, while #3ac0fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bdf6 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca5b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3b3ed Protanopia 1% of men
  • #98b4fb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #20c6d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b6f0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79b7f9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2cc3e1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population