#42c79c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c79c is composed of 25.9% red, 78% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 21.6% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 160.6 degrees, a saturation of 54.3% and a lightness of 52%. #42c79c color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #008f39. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 22
    • K 22
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#42c79c color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42c79c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c79c has RGB values of R:66, G:199, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.22, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4376476.

Hex triplet 42c79c #42c79c
RGB Decimal 66, 199, 156 rgb(66,199,156)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78, 61.2 rgb(25.9%,78%,61.2%)
CMYK 67, 0, 22, 22
HSL 160.6°, 54.3, 52 hsl(160.6,54.3%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 160.6°, 66.8, 78
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 72.497, -46.132, 11.142
XYZ 28.669, 44.403, 38.51
xyY 0.257, 0.398, 44.403
CIE-LCH 72.497, 47.458, 166.422
CIE-LUV 72.497, -53.068, 23.449
Hunter-Lab 66.635, -39.816, 12.38
Binary 01000010, 11000111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #42c79c

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Alternatives to #42c79c

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#42c79c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c79c

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Shades and Tints of #42c79c

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, #020806 is the darkest color, while #f8fdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c79c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848585 is the less saturated color, while #13f6ad is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c79c 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #88a39a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfb597 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cbafaa Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #63c3d1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92bb99 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99b8a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #57c4be Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population