#42bacc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bacc is composed of 25.9% red, 72.9% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 8.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 187.8 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42bacc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007599. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42bacc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bacc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bacc has RGB values of R:66, G:186, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4373196.

Hex triplet 42bacc #42bacc
RGB Decimal 66, 186, 204 rgb(66,186,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 72.9, 80 rgb(25.9%,72.9%,80%)
CMYK 68, 9, 0, 20
HSL 187.8°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(187.8,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.8°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 69.918, -27.27, -18.829
XYZ 30.702, 40.633, 63.348
xyY 0.228, 0.302, 40.633
CIE-LCH 69.918, 33.139, 214.623
CIE-LUV 69.918, -45.377, -25.328
Hunter-Lab 63.744, -25.579, -14.301
Binary 01000010, 10111010, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42bacc

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Alternatives to #42bacc

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#42bacc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bacc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bacc;}
.background {background-color:#42bacc;}
.border {border:1px solid #42bacc;}

Shades and Tints of #42bacc

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, #030b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bacc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #838a8b is the less saturated color, while #14dcfa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bacc 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879fa2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #abadc5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aaabd5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #49becb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #84b2c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84b1d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47bccb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population