#42c2ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c2ef is composed of 25.9% red, 76.1% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.6 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42c2ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0085df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 76
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42c2ef color description : Bright blue.

#42c2ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c2ef has RGB values of R:66, G:194, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4375279.

Hex triplet 42c2ef #42c2ef
RGB Decimal 66, 194, 239 rgb(66,194,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.1, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,76.1%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 19, 0, 6
HSL 195.6°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(195.6,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.6°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 73.526, -20.431, -32.344
XYZ 37.114, 45.971, 88.574
xyY 0.216, 0.268, 45.971
CIE-LCH 73.526, 38.257, 237.72
CIE-LUV 73.526, -46.114, -49.159
Hunter-Lab 67.802, -20.942, -29.993
Binary 01000010, 11000010, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42c2ef

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Alternatives to #42c2ef

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#42c2ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c2ef

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c2ef;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42c2ef;}

Shades and Tints of #42c2ef

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, #01080a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c2ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ca0 is the less saturated color, while #32caff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c2ef 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ea8b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abb6e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a4b6f5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #33c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85bae9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #80baf3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #38c6e0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population