#42cf9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cf9f is composed of 25.9% red, 81.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 23.2% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 159.6 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 53.5%. #42cf9f color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009f3f. Closest websafe color is: #33cc99.

    • R 26
    • G 81
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 0
    • Y 23
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#42cf9f color description : Moderate cyan - lime green.

#42cf9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cf9f has RGB values of R:66, G:207, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0, Y:0.23, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 4378527.

Hex triplet 42cf9f #42cf9f
RGB Decimal 66, 207, 159 rgb(66,207,159)
RGB Percent 25.9, 81.2, 62.4 rgb(25.9%,81.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 68, 0, 23, 19
HSL 159.6°, 59.5, 53.5 hsl(159.6,59.5%,53.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 159.6°, 68.1, 81.2
Web Safe 33cc99 #33cc99
CIE-LAB 75.004, -48.77, 13.075
XYZ 30.815, 48.284, 40.495
xyY 0.258, 0.404, 48.284
CIE-LCH 75.004, 50.492, 164.992
CIE-LUV 75.004, -55.794, 26.732
Hunter-Lab 69.487, -42.443, 14.088
Binary 01000010, 11001111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #42cf9f

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Alternatives to #42cf9f

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#42cf9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cf9f

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Shades and Tints of #42cf9f

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, #040e0b is the darkest color, while #fefffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cf9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #828f8b is the less saturated color, while #14fdae is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cf9f 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca99f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c7bb9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3b6ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #66cad8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #96c29b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9ebfa8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #59cbc3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population