#42c4df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c4df is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 190.3 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42c4df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0089bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42c4df color description : Bright cyan.

#42c4df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c4df has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4375775.

Hex triplet 42c4df #42c4df
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 223 rgb(66,196,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 12, 0, 13
HSL 190.3°, 71, 56.7 hsl(190.3,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.3°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.521, -26.457, -23.699
XYZ 35.302, 45.963, 76.819
xyY 0.223, 0.291, 45.963
CIE-LCH 73.521, 35.519, 221.853
CIE-LUV 73.521, -47.796, -33.711
Hunter-Lab 67.796, -25.695, -19.724
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42c4df

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Alternatives to #42c4df

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#42c4df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c4df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c4df;}
.background {background-color:#42c4df;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c4df;}

Shades and Tints of #42c4df

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, #020b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c4df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9293 is the less saturated color, while #29d5f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c4df 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
  • #8da7ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b1b6d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #afb5e7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44c8d7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89bbd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87bae4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43c6da Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population