#42c4dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c4dc is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 189.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42c4dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0089b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c4dc color description : Bright cyan.

#42c4dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c4dc has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4375772.

Hex triplet 42c4dc #42c4dc
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 220 rgb(66,196,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 11, 0, 14
HSL 189.4°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(189.4,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.4°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.417, -27.373, -22.232
XYZ 34.901, 45.802, 74.708
xyY 0.225, 0.295, 45.802
CIE-LCH 73.417, 35.264, 219.083
CIE-LUV 73.417, -47.983, -31.125
Hunter-Lab 67.677, -26.383, -18.075
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42c4dc

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Alternatives to #42c4dc

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#42c4dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c4dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c4dc;}
.background {background-color:#42c4dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c4dc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c4dc

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 #42c4dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879597 is the less saturated color, while #20dcfe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c4dc 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
  • #a0a0a0 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8da7ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2b6d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0b5e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #46c8d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89bbd6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88bae1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #44c6d8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population