#42bff2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bff2 is composed of 25.9% red, 74.9% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.7% cyan, 21.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 197.4 degrees, a saturation of 87.1% and a lightness of 60.4%. #42bff2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007fe5. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 75
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42bff2 color description : Bright blue.

#42bff2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bff2 has RGB values of R:66, G:191, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4374514.

Hex triplet 42bff2 #42bff2
RGB Decimal 66, 191, 242 rgb(66,191,242)
RGB Percent 25.9, 74.9, 94.9 rgb(25.9%,74.9%,94.9%)
CMYK 73, 21, 0, 5
HSL 197.4°, 87.1, 60.4 hsl(197.4,87.1%,60.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.4°, 72.7, 94.9
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.778, -17.91, -35.122
XYZ 36.9, 44.827, 90.707
xyY 0.214, 0.26, 44.827
CIE-LCH 72.778, 39.425, 242.981
CIE-LUV 72.778, -44.889, -54.172
Hunter-Lab 66.953, -18.791, -33.458
Binary 01000010, 10111111, 11110010

Color Schemes with #42bff2

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #42bff2

Below, you can see some colors close to #42bff2. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#42bff2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bff2

This text has a font color of #42bff2.

<span style="color:#42bff2;">Text here</span>
#42bff2 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #42bff2.

<p style="background-color:#42bff2;">Content here</p>
#42bff2 border color

This element has a border color of #42bff2.

<div style="border:1px solid #42bff2;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#42bff2;}
.background {background-color:#42bff2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bff2;}

Shades and Tints of #42bff2

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, #01090d is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #42bff2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9d is the less saturated color, while #3ac2fa is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bff2 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
  • #a7b4e9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9eb4f8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2bc7d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #82b8ec Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7cb8f5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33c4e0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population