#42c9bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9bf is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 175.6 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #42c9bf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00937f. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 0
    • Y 5
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#42c9bf color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9bf has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0.05, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377023.

Hex triplet 42c9bf #42c9bf
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 191 rgb(66,201,191)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 74.9 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,74.9%)
CMYK 67, 0, 5, 21
HSL 175.6°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(175.6,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 175.6°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 73.991, -38.132, -5.639
XYZ 32.534, 46.69, 56.585
xyY 0.24, 0.344, 46.69
CIE-LCH 73.991, 38.547, 188.412
CIE-LUV 73.991, -51.62, -2.694
Hunter-Lab 68.33, -34.588, -1.267
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 10111111

Color Schemes with #42c9bf

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Alternatives to #42c9bf

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#42c9bf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9bf

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42c9bf

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, #030909 is the darkest color, while #f9fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838887 is the less saturated color, while #13f8e7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9bf 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca7a5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bdb8b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c2b4ca Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #58c8d7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90beba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93bcc6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50c8ce Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population