#42b8ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42b8ef is composed of 25.9% red, 72.2% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.1 degrees, a saturation of 84.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #42b8ef color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0071df. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 72
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#42b8ef color description : Bright blue.

#42b8ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42b8ef has RGB values of R:66, G:184, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 4372719.

Hex triplet 42b8ef #42b8ef
RGB Decimal 66, 184, 239 rgb(66,184,239)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.2, 93.7 rgb(25.9%,72.2%,93.7%)
CMYK 72, 23, 0, 6
HSL 199.1°, 84.4, 59.8 hsl(199.1,84.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.1°, 72.4, 93.7
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 70.642, -15.198, -36.813
XYZ 34.963, 41.668, 87.857
xyY 0.213, 0.253, 41.668
CIE-LCH 70.642, 39.827, 247.567
CIE-LUV 70.642, -42.621, -57.196
Hunter-Lab 64.551, -16.282, -35.511
Binary 01000010, 10111000, 11101111

Color Schemes with #42b8ef

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Alternatives to #42b8ef

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#42b8ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42b8ef

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Shades and Tints of #42b8ef

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, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42b8ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919ba0 is the less saturated color, while #32beff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42b8ef 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
  • #9b9b9b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #89a1ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a0afe7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95aff4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #26c1d0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7db2e9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77b2f2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #30bedb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population