#42c2dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c2dc is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 11.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 190.1 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42c2dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0085b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c2dc color description : Bright cyan.

#42c2dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c2dc has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4375260.

Hex triplet 42c2dc #42c2dc
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 220 rgb(66,194,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 12, 0, 14
HSL 190.1°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(190.1,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.1°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 72.83, -26.382, -23.127
XYZ 34.453, 44.906, 74.558
xyY 0.224, 0.292, 44.906
CIE-LCH 72.83, 35.084, 221.239
CIE-LUV 72.83, -47.271, -32.724
Hunter-Lab 67.012, -25.498, -19.058
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42c2dc

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Alternatives to #42c2dc

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#42c2dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c2dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c2dc;}
.background {background-color:#42c2dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c2dc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c2dc

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 #42c2dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879497 is the less saturated color, while #20d9fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c2dc 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
  • #b0b5d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aeb3e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44c6d5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #88b9d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #86b8e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43c4d7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population