#42a3af Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42a3af is composed of 25.9% red, 63.9% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.3% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 186.6 degrees, a saturation of 45.2% and a lightness of 47.3%. #42a3af color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00475f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 26
    • G 64
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 7
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#42a3af color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#42a3af Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42a3af has RGB values of R:66, G:163, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.07, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 4367279.

Hex triplet 42a3af #42a3af
RGB Decimal 66, 163, 175 rgb(66,163,175)
RGB Percent 25.9, 63.9, 68.6 rgb(25.9%,63.9%,68.6%)
CMYK 62, 7, 0, 31
HSL 186.6°, 45.2, 47.3 hsl(186.6,45.2%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.6°, 62.3, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 62.037, -24.43, -14.666
XYZ 23.08, 30.446, 45.215
xyY 0.234, 0.308, 30.446
CIE-LCH 62.037, 28.494, 210.978
CIE-LUV 62.037, -38.574, -18.619
Hunter-Lab 55.178, -21.899, -9.961
Binary 01000010, 10100011, 10101111

Color Schemes with #42a3af

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Alternatives to #42a3af

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#42a3af Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42a3af

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42a3af

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f5fafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42a3af

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707f81 is the less saturated color, while #01d6f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42a3af 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #798d8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999aab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a98b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4ca7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #799dac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7a9cb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48a5b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population