#42c6cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c6cf is composed of 25.9% red, 77.6% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 183.8 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #42c6cf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008d9f. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42c6cf color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c6cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c6cf has RGB values of R:66, G:198, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4376271.

Hex triplet 42c6cf #42c6cf
RGB Decimal 66, 198, 207 rgb(66,198,207)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.6, 81.2 rgb(25.9%,77.6%,81.2%)
CMYK 68, 4, 0, 19
HSL 183.8°, 59.5, 53.5 hsl(183.8,59.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.8°, 68.1, 81.2
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.577, -32.218, -14.938
XYZ 33.7, 46.048, 66.14
xyY 0.231, 0.316, 46.048
CIE-LCH 73.577, 35.513, 204.875
CIE-LUV 73.577, -49.518, -18.415
Hunter-Lab 67.859, -30.107, -10.287
Binary 01000010, 11000110, 11001111

Color Schemes with #42c6cf

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Alternatives to #42c6cf

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#42c6cf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c6cf

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c6cf

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, #040e0e is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c6cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828e8f is the less saturated color, while #14eefd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c6cf 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
  • #8da8a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7b7c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8b4d9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4fc8d6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8cbcca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8dbbd5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4ac7d3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population