#42c8d0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c8d0 is composed of 25.9% red, 78.4% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.3% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 183.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 53.7%. #42c8d0 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0091a1. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#42c8d0 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c8d0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c8d0 has RGB values of R:66, G:200, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 4376784.

Hex triplet 42c8d0 #42c8d0
RGB Decimal 66, 200, 208 rgb(66,200,208)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.4, 81.6 rgb(25.9%,78.4%,81.6%)
CMYK 68, 4, 0, 18
HSL 183.4°, 60.2, 53.7 hsl(183.4,60.2%,53.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.4°, 68.3, 81.6
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.201, -32.881, -14.542
XYZ 34.283, 47.018, 66.94
xyY 0.231, 0.317, 47.018
CIE-LCH 74.201, 35.953, 203.858
CIE-LUV 74.201, -50.172, -17.693
Hunter-Lab 68.57, -30.752, -9.882
Binary 01000010, 11001000, 11010000

Color Schemes with #42c8d0

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Alternatives to #42c8d0

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#42c8d0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c8d0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c8d0;}
.background {background-color:#42c8d0;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c8d0;}

Shades and Tints of #42c8d0

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, #040f0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c8d0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #829090 is the less saturated color, while #15f0fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c8d0 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
  • #8ea9aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9b9c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bbb6da Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8dbecb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8fbcd6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4bc9d5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population