#42bcf3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcf3 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 95.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.8% cyan, 22.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 4.7% black. It has a hue angle of 198.6 degrees, a saturation of 88.1% and a lightness of 60.6%. #42bcf3 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079e7. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#42bcf3 color description : Bright blue.

#42bcf3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcf3 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:243 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 4373747.

Hex triplet 42bcf3 #42bcf3
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 243 rgb(66,188,243)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 95.3 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,95.3%)
CMYK 73, 23, 0, 5
HSL 198.6°, 88.1, 60.6 hsl(198.6,88.1%,60.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.6°, 72.8, 95.3
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 71.955, -16.008, -36.939
XYZ 36.403, 43.593, 91.285
xyY 0.213, 0.255, 43.593
CIE-LCH 71.955, 40.258, 246.57
CIE-LUV 71.955, -43.788, -57.447
Hunter-Lab 66.025, -17.125, -35.756
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11110011

Color Schemes with #42bcf3

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Alternatives to #42bcf3

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#42bcf3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcf3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#42bcf3;}
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Shades and Tints of #42bcf3

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, #010a0e is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcf3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979c9e is the less saturated color, while #3abffb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcf3 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ca4af Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a3b2ea Protanopia 1% of men
  • #99b2f8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #25c5d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #80b5ed Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #79b6f6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2fc2df Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population