#42bbcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bbcc is composed of 25.9% red, 73.3% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 8.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 187.4 degrees, a saturation of 57.5% and a lightness of 52.9%. #42bbcc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #007799. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 73
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 8
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#42bbcc color description : Moderate cyan.

#42bbcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bbcc has RGB values of R:66, G:187, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.08, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 4373452.

Hex triplet 42bbcc #42bbcc
RGB Decimal 66, 187, 204 rgb(66,187,204)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.3, 80 rgb(25.9%,73.3%,80%)
CMYK 68, 8, 0, 20
HSL 187.4°, 57.5, 52.9 hsl(187.4,57.5%,52.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.4°, 67.6, 80
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 70.215, -27.765, -18.379
XYZ 30.913, 41.056, 63.419
xyY 0.228, 0.303, 41.056
CIE-LCH 70.215, 33.297, 213.502
CIE-LUV 70.215, -45.739, -24.535
Hunter-Lab 64.075, -26.013, -13.831
Binary 01000010, 10111011, 11001100

Color Schemes with #42bbcc

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Alternatives to #42bbcc

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#42bbcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bbcc

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

Shades and Tints of #42bbcc

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 #42bbcc

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bbcc 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
  • #88a0a3 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #acaec5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #acacd5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4abecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85b3c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b1d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #47bdcc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population