#42cadf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cadf is composed of 25.9% red, 79.2% green and 87.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 9.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.5% black. It has a hue angle of 188 degrees, a saturation of 71% and a lightness of 56.7%. #42cadf color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0095bf. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 79
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#42cadf color description : Bright cyan.

#42cadf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cadf has RGB values of R:66, G:202, B:223 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 4377311.

Hex triplet 42cadf #42cadf
RGB Decimal 66, 202, 223 rgb(66,202,223)
RGB Percent 25.9, 79.2, 87.5 rgb(25.9%,79.2%,87.5%)
CMYK 70, 9, 0, 13
HSL 188°, 71, 56.7 hsl(188,71%,56.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 188°, 70.4, 87.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 75.279, -29.408, -21.023
XYZ 36.683, 48.724, 77.279
xyY 0.225, 0.299, 48.724
CIE-LCH 75.279, 36.15, 215.56
CIE-LUV 75.279, -49.927, -28.918
Hunter-Lab 69.802, -28.348, -16.779
Binary 01000010, 11001010, 11011111

Color Schemes with #42cadf

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Alternatives to #42cadf

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#42cadf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cadf

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

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 #42cadf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f9293 is the less saturated color, while #29ddf9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cadf 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #90acb0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8bbd6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b7b9e7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #48cddc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8dc0d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8cbfe4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #46ccdd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population