#42c5df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c5df is composed of 25.9% red, 77.3% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 11.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 189.9 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42c5df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008bbf. 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

#42c5df color description : Bright cyan.

#42c5df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c5df has RGB values of R:66, G:197, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4376031.

Hex triplet 42c5df #42c5df
RGB Decimal 66, 197, 223 rgb(66,197,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.3, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,77.3%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 12, 0, 13
HSL 189.9°, 71, 56.7 hsl(189.9,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.9°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.814, -26.953, -23.252
XYZ 35.529, 46.415, 76.895
xyY 0.224, 0.292, 46.415
CIE-LCH 73.814, 35.597, 220.785
CIE-LUV 73.814, -48.152, -32.911
Hunter-Lab 68.129, -26.139, -19.228
Binary 01000010, 11000101, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42c5df

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Alternatives to #42c5df

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#42c5df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c5df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c5df;}
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.border {border:1px solid #42c5df;}

Shades and Tints of #42c5df

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 #42c5df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9293 is the less saturated color, while #29d6f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c5df 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
  • #a1a1a1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ea8ad Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2b7d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b0b6e7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #44c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89bcd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #88bbe4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #43c7da Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population