#42c4b2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c4b2 is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 9.2% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 171.7 degrees, a saturation of 52.4% and a lightness of 51.4%. #42c4b2 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008965. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 0
    • Y 9
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#42c4b2 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c4b2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c4b2 has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0, Y:0.09, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 4375730.

Hex triplet 42c4b2 #42c4b2
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 178 rgb(66,196,178)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 69.8 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,69.8%)
CMYK 66, 0, 9, 23
HSL 171.7°, 52.4, 51.4 hsl(171.7,52.4%,51.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.7°, 66.3, 76.9
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 72.128, -39.354, -1.319
XYZ 30.02, 43.85, 48.999
xyY 0.244, 0.357, 43.85
CIE-LCH 72.128, 39.376, 181.919
CIE-LUV 72.128, -50.625, 4.154
Hunter-Lab 66.219, -34.962, 2.482
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 10110010

Color Schemes with #42c4b2

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Alternatives to #42c4b2

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#42c4b2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c4b2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c4b2;}
.background {background-color:#42c4b2;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c4b2;}

Shades and Tints of #42c4b2

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, #020505 is the darkest color, while #f5fcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c4b2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b8b89 is the less saturated color, while #09fddb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c4b2 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89a3a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bab4ac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c1afbe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5bc2d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8eb9ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #92b7b9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #52c3c5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population