#42ceeb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ceeb is composed of 25.9% red, 80.8% green and 92.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.9% cyan, 12.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 7.8% black. It has a hue angle of 190.3 degrees, a saturation of 80.9% and a lightness of 59%. #42ceeb color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009dd7. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 81
    • B 92
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 8
    CMYK color chart

#42ceeb color description : Bright cyan.

#42ceeb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ceeb has RGB values of R:66, G:206, B:235 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.08. Its decimal value is 4378347.

Hex triplet 42ceeb #42ceeb
RGB Decimal 66, 206, 235 rgb(66,206,235)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.8, 92.2 rgb(25.9%,80.8%,92.2%)
CMYK 72, 12, 0, 8
HSL 190.3°, 80.9, 59 hsl(190.3,80.9%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.3°, 71.9, 92.2
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 76.858, -27.723, -25.077
XYZ 39.309, 51.296, 86.422
xyY 0.222, 0.29, 51.296
CIE-LCH 76.858, 37.382, 222.13
CIE-LUV 76.858, -50.572, -36.043
Hunter-Lab 71.621, -27.366, -21.408
Binary 01000010, 11001110, 11101011

Color Schemes with #42ceeb

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Alternatives to #42ceeb

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#42ceeb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42ceeb

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

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f3fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ceeb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92999b is the less saturated color, while #32d9fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ceeb 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #93afb5 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9bfe1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b6bdf3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #42d2e1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8ec4e4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8cc3f0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #42d0e5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population