#42cadc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cadc is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 187 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42cadc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0095b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42cadc color description : Bright cyan.

#42cadc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cadc has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4377308.

Hex triplet 42cadc #42cadc
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 220 rgb(66,202,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 8, 0, 14
HSL 187°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(187,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 187°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 75.179, -30.307, -19.556
XYZ 36.282, 48.563, 75.168
xyY 0.227, 0.303, 48.563
CIE-LCH 75.179, 36.069, 212.833
CIE-LUV 75.179, -50.119, -26.345
Hunter-Lab 69.687, -29.019, -15.171
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42cadc

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Alternatives to #42cadc

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#42cadc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cadc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42cadc;}
.background {background-color:#42cadc;}
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Shades and Tints of #42cadc

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, #02090a is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cadc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879597 is the less saturated color, while #20e4fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cadc 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
  • #90abae Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8bbd3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8b9e5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4acddc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8dc0d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8dbfe1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47cbdc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population