#42c4ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c4ef is composed of 25.9% red, 76.9% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 194.9 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42c4ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0089df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42c4ef color description : Bright cyan.

#42c4ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c4ef has RGB values of R:66, G:196, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4375791.

Hex triplet 42c4ef #42c4ef
RGB Decimal 66, 196, 239 rgb(66,196,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 76.9, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,76.9%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 18, 0, 6
HSL 194.9°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(194.9,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.9°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 74.105, -21.458, -31.453
XYZ 37.563, 46.867, 88.723
xyY 0.217, 0.271, 46.867
CIE-LCH 74.105, 38.075, 235.697
CIE-LUV 74.105, -46.814, -47.548
Hunter-Lab 68.459, -21.864, -28.918
Binary 01000010, 11000100, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42c4ef

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Alternatives to #42c4ef

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#42c4ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c4ef

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c4ef;}
.background {background-color:#42c4ef;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c4ef;}

Shades and Tints of #42c4ef

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 #42c4ef

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c4ef 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa9b1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #adb8e6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7b7f5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #35cbd9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86bce9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #82bcf3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39c8e1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population