#42c9c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9c9 is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 55.6% and a lightness of 52.4%. #42c9c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009393. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

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

#42c9c9 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9c9 has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 4377033.

Hex triplet 42c9c9 #42c9c9
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 201 rgb(66,201,201)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 78.8 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,78.8%)
CMYK 67, 0, 0, 21
HSL 180°, 55.6, 52.4 hsl(180,55.6%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 67.2, 78.8
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.283, -35.356, -10.626
XYZ 33.673, 47.146, 62.581
xyY 0.235, 0.329, 47.146
CIE-LCH 74.283, 36.918, 196.728
CIE-LUV 74.283, -50.98, -11.009
Hunter-Lab 68.663, -32.622, -5.974
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11001001

Color Schemes with #42c9c9

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Alternatives to #42c9c9

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#42c9c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9c9;}
.background {background-color:#42c9c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9c9;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9c9

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 #42c9c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838888 is the less saturated color, while #13f8f8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9c9 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
  • #8ea9a9 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bbb9c1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bfb6d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54c9d8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8fbfc4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #91bccf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4dc9d2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population