#42c6dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c6dc is composed of 25.9% red, 77.6% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 10% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 188.6 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42c6dc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008db9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42c6dc color description : Bright cyan.

#42c6dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c6dc has RGB values of R:66, G:198, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4376284.

Hex triplet 42c6dc #42c6dc
RGB Decimal 66, 198, 220 rgb(66,198,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 77.6, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,77.6%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 10, 0, 14
HSL 188.6°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(188.6,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.6°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.004, -28.358, -21.339
XYZ 35.355, 46.711, 74.859
xyY 0.225, 0.298, 46.711
CIE-LCH 74.004, 35.49, 216.961
CIE-LUV 74.004, -48.695, -29.529
Hunter-Lab 68.345, -27.265, -17.099
Binary 01000010, 11000110, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42c6dc

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Alternatives to #42c6dc

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#42c6dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c6dc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c6dc;}
.background {background-color:#42c6dc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c6dc;}

Shades and Tints of #42c6dc

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c6dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879597 is the less saturated color, while #20dffe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c6dc 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
  • #b4b8d3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b3b6e4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8abdd6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8abce1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45c8d9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population