#42c8aa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c8aa is composed of 25.9% red, 78.4% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 166.6 degrees, a saturation of 54.9% and a lightness of 52.2%. #42c8aa color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009155. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 15
    • K 22
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#42c8aa color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c8aa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c8aa has RGB values of R:66, G:200, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.15, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 4376746.

Hex triplet 42c8aa #42c8aa
RGB Decimal 66, 200, 170 rgb(66,200,170)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.4, 66.7 rgb(25.9%,78.4%,66.7%)
CMYK 67, 0, 15, 22
HSL 166.6°, 54.9, 52.2 hsl(166.6,54.9%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 166.6°, 67, 78.4
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 73.132, -43.177, 4.486
XYZ 30.154, 45.366, 45.195
xyY 0.25, 0.376, 45.366
CIE-LCH 73.132, 43.409, 174.068
CIE-LUV 73.132, -52.581, 13.453
Hunter-Lab 67.355, -37.957, 7.364
Binary 01000010, 11001000, 10101010

Color Schemes with #42c8aa

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Alternatives to #42c8aa

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#42c8aa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c8aa

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c8aa

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, #020907 is the darkest color, while #f8fdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c8aa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #848686 is the less saturated color, while #13f7c4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c8aa 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ba6a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfb6a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c8b2b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #60c5d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91bda6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97bab2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #55c6c4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population