#42c0dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c0dc is composed of 25.9% red, 75.3% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 12.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 190.9 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42c0dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0081b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 75
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c0dc color description : Bright cyan.

#42c0dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c0dc has RGB values of R:66, G:192, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4374748.

Hex triplet 42c0dc #42c0dc
RGB Decimal 66, 192, 220 rgb(66,192,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 75.3, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,75.3%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 13, 0, 14
HSL 190.9°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(190.9,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.9°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.243, -25.384, -24.023
XYZ 34.011, 44.022, 74.411
xyY 0.223, 0.289, 44.022
CIE-LCH 72.243, 34.949, 223.422
CIE-LUV 72.243, -46.558, -34.324
Hunter-Lab 66.349, -24.61, -20.05
Binary 01000010, 11000000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42c0dc

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Alternatives to #42c0dc

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#42c0dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c0dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c0dc;}
.background {background-color:#42c0dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c0dc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c0dc

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c0dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879497 is the less saturated color, while #20d6fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c0dc 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
  • #8ca5aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aeb3d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #abb2e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43c5d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86b8d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b7e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42c3d6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population