#42c9a1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9a1 is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 63.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 19.9% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 162.2 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #42c9a1 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009343. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 20
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42c9a1 color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42c9a1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9a1 has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:161 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.2, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4376993.

Hex triplet 42c9a1 #42c9a1
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 161 rgb(66,201,161)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 63.1 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,63.1%)
CMYK 67, 0, 20, 21
HSL 162.2°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(162.2,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 162.2°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 73.221, -45.799, 9.476
XYZ 29.564, 45.502, 40.941
xyY 0.255, 0.392, 45.502
CIE-LCH 73.221, 46.769, 168.311
CIE-LUV 73.221, -53.497, 21.087
Hunter-Lab 67.455, -39.814, 11.233
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 10100001

Color Schemes with #42c9a1

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Alternatives to #42c9a1

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#42c9a1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9a1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9a1;}
.background {background-color:#42c9a1;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9a1;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9a1

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, #030907 is the darkest color, while #f9fdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9a1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838886 is the less saturated color, while #13f8b4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9a1 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8aa59d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c1b79c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ccb1ae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #63c5d3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92bd9d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #99baa9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #57c6c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population