#42c9cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9cd is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 181.7 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42c9cd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00939b. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42c9cd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42c9cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9cd has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377037.

Hex triplet 42c9cd #42c9cd
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 205 rgb(66,201,205)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 80.4 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,80.4%)
CMYK 68, 2, 0, 20
HSL 181.7°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(181.7,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 181.7°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.404, -34.218, -12.611
XYZ 34.15, 47.336, 65.091
xyY 0.233, 0.323, 47.336
CIE-LCH 74.404, 36.468, 200.232
CIE-LUV 74.404, -50.723, -14.373
Hunter-Lab 68.801, -31.804, -7.932
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #42c9cd

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Alternatives to #42c9cd

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#42c9cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9cd;}
.background {background-color:#42c9cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9cd;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9cd

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, #030c0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42c9cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828c8d is the less saturated color, while #14f4fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9cd 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
  • #bab9c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bdb6d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #52cad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ebfc8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90bdd3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4cc9d4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population