#42cdcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cdcd is composed of 25.9% red, 80.4% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 58.2% and a lightness of 53.1%. #42cdcd color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009b9b. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

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

#42cdcd color description : Moderate cyan.

#42cdcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cdcd has RGB values of R:66, G:205, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4378061.

Hex triplet 42cdcd #42cdcd
RGB Decimal 66, 205, 205 rgb(66,205,205)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.4, 80.4 rgb(25.9%,80.4%,80.4%)
CMYK 68, 0, 0, 20
HSL 180°, 58.2, 53.1 hsl(180,58.2%,53.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 67.8, 80.4
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 75.591, -36.087, -10.836
XYZ 35.094, 49.226, 65.406
xyY 0.234, 0.329, 49.226
CIE-LCH 75.591, 37.679, 196.714
CIE-LUV 75.591, -52.157, -11.263
Hunter-Lab 70.161, -33.497, -6.159
Binary 01000010, 11001101, 11001101

Color Schemes with #42cdcd

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Alternatives to #42cdcd

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#42cdcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cdcd

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

Shades and Tints of #42cdcd

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, #030d0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cdcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828d8d is the less saturated color, while #14fbfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cdcd 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
  • #90abab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bebcc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c2b9d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #54cddc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91c2c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #93c0d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4dcdd6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population