#42c2db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c2db is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 189.8 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42c2db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0085b7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c2db color description : Soft cyan.

#42c2db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c2db has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4375259.

Hex triplet 42c2db #42c2db
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 219 rgb(66,194,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 11, 0, 14
HSL 189.8°, 68, 55.9 hsl(189.8,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.8°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.795, -26.688, -22.637
XYZ 34.321, 44.853, 73.863
xyY 0.224, 0.293, 44.853
CIE-LCH 72.795, 34.995, 220.305
CIE-LUV 72.795, -47.333, -31.862
Hunter-Lab 66.973, -25.727, -18.509
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42c2db

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Alternatives to #42c2db

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#42c2db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c2db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c2db;}
.background {background-color:#42c2db;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c2db;}

Shades and Tints of #42c2db

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, #020809 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c2db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879396 is the less saturated color, while #1fd9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c2db 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
  • #8ca6ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b0b5d2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeb3e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45c6d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88b9d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b8e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44c4d7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population