#42c8df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c8df is composed of 25.9% red, 78.4% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 10.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 188.8 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42c8df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0091bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 78
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42c8df color description : Bright cyan.

#42c8df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c8df has RGB values of R:66, G:200, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4376799.

Hex triplet 42c8df #42c8df
RGB Decimal 66, 200, 223 rgb(66,200,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.4, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,78.4%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 10, 0, 13
HSL 188.8°, 71, 56.7 hsl(188.8,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.8°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.693, -28.431, -21.914
XYZ 36.217, 47.791, 77.124
xyY 0.225, 0.297, 47.791
CIE-LCH 74.693, 35.896, 217.624
CIE-LUV 74.693, -49.217, -30.513
Hunter-Lab 69.131, -27.467, -17.753
Binary 01000010, 11001000, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42c8df

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Alternatives to #42c8df

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#42c8df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c8df

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c8df

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, #020b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c8df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9293 is the less saturated color, while #29daf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c8df 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90aaaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6bad6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b4b8e7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47cbda Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8bbfd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8abde4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45cadc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population