#42c5db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c5db is composed of 25.9% red, 77.3% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 188.6 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 55.9%. #42c5db color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008bb7. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 77
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c5db color description : Soft cyan.

#42c5db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c5db has RGB values of R:66, G:197, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4376027.

Hex triplet 42c5db #42c5db
RGB Decimal 66, 197, 219 rgb(66,197,219)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.3, 85.9 rgb(25.9%,77.3%,85.9%)
CMYK 70, 10, 0, 14
HSL 188.6°, 68, 55.9 hsl(188.6,68%,55.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.6°, 69.9, 85.9
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.677, -28.169, -21.296
XYZ 34.996, 46.202, 74.088
xyY 0.225, 0.298, 46.202
CIE-LCH 73.677, 35.313, 217.089
CIE-LUV 73.677, -48.402, -29.467
Hunter-Lab 67.972, -27.05, -17.044
Binary 01000010, 11000101, 11011011

Color Schemes with #42c5db

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Alternatives to #42c5db

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#42c5db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c5db

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c5db

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, #020809 is the darkest color, while #f7fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c5db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879496 is the less saturated color, while #1fdefe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c5db 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
  • #b3b7d2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b2b5e3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47c8d7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8abcd5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #89bbe0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45c7d8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population