#42b8da Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8da is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 85.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.7% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.5% black. It has a hue angle of 193.4 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 55.7%. #42b8da color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0071b5. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#42b8da color description : Soft cyan.

#42b8da Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8da has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:218 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 4372698.

Hex triplet 42b8da #42b8da
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 218 rgb(66,184,218)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 85.5 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,85.5%)
CMYK 70, 16, 0, 15
HSL 193.4°, 67.3, 55.7 hsl(193.4,67.3%,55.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.4°, 69.7, 85.5
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.823, -21.951, -26.637
XYZ 32.039, 40.498, 72.454
xyY 0.221, 0.279, 40.498
CIE-LCH 69.823, 34.517, 230.509
CIE-LUV 69.823, -43.823, -39.005
Hunter-Lab 63.638, -21.501, -22.957
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 11011010

Color Schemes with #42b8da

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Alternatives to #42b8da

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#42b8da Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8da

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42b8da

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8da

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #889294 is the less saturated color, while #1fcbfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8da 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #889fa6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5add2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1ace1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3ebecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #81b1d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7eb0de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3fbcd1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population