#42c9df Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42c9df is composed of 25.9% red, 78.8% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 9.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 188.4 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42c9df color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0093bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42c9df color description : Bright cyan.

#42c9df Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42c9df has RGB values of R:66, G:201, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4377055.

Hex triplet 42c9df #42c9df
RGB Decimal 66, 201, 223 rgb(66,201,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 78.8, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,78.8%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 10, 0, 13
HSL 188.4°, 71, 56.7 hsl(188.4,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.4°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.986, -28.921, -21.469
XYZ 36.449, 48.256, 77.201
xyY 0.225, 0.298, 48.256
CIE-LCH 74.986, 36.018, 216.588
CIE-LUV 74.986, -49.572, -29.715
Hunter-Lab 69.467, -27.908, -17.265
Binary 01000010, 11001001, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42c9df

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Alternatives to #42c9df

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#42c9df Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42c9df

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42c9df;}
.background {background-color:#42c9df;}
.border {border:1px solid #42c9df;}

Shades and Tints of #42c9df

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 #42c9df

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9293 is the less saturated color, while #29dbf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42c9df 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
  • #90abaf Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7bad6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5b8e7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #47ccdb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8cbfd9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8bbee4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #45cbdc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population