#42ccb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ccb9 is composed of 25.9% red, 80% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 9.3% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 171.7 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42ccb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009973. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 80
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 9
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42ccb9 color description : Moderate cyan.

#42ccb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ccb9 has RGB values of R:66, G:204, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.09, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4377785.

Hex triplet 42ccb9 #42ccb9
RGB Decimal 66, 204, 185 rgb(66,204,185)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80, 72.5 rgb(25.9%,80%,72.5%)
CMYK 68, 0, 9, 20
HSL 171.7°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(171.7,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.7°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 74.726, -41.088, -1.31
XYZ 32.594, 47.844, 53.413
xyY 0.244, 0.357, 47.844
CIE-LCH 74.726, 41.109, 181.826
CIE-LUV 74.726, -53.087, 4.458
Hunter-Lab 69.169, -36.934, 2.634
Binary 01000010, 11001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #42ccb9

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Alternatives to #42ccb9

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#42ccb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ccb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42ccb9;}
.background {background-color:#42ccb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #42ccb9;}

Shades and Tints of #42ccb9

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, #030c0b is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ccb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838b8a is the less saturated color, while #14fada is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ccb9 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
  • #8eaaa6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c0bab2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c8b6c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #5ccad9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #92c1b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97bec0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #53cacd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population