#42bcf8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42bcf8 is composed of 25.9% red, 73.7% green and 97.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.4% cyan, 24.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 2.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199.8 degrees, a saturation of 92.9% and a lightness of 61.6%. #42bcf8 color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #0079f1. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 74
    • B 97
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 3
    CMYK color chart

#42bcf8 color description : Bright blue.

#42bcf8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42bcf8 has RGB values of R:66, G:188, B:248 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.03. Its decimal value is 4373752.

Hex triplet 42bcf8 #42bcf8
RGB Decimal 66, 188, 248 rgb(66,188,248)
RGB Percent 25.9, 73.7, 97.3 rgb(25.9%,73.7%,97.3%)
CMYK 73, 24, 0, 3
HSL 199.8°, 92.9, 61.6 hsl(199.8,92.9%,61.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.8°, 73.4, 97.3
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 72.161, -14.366, -39.321
XYZ 37.169, 43.899, 95.316
xyY 0.211, 0.249, 43.899
CIE-LCH 72.161, 41.863, 249.93
CIE-LUV 72.161, -43.506, -61.765
Hunter-Lab 66.256, -15.812, -38.915
Binary 01000010, 10111100, 11111000

Color Schemes with #42bcf8

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Alternatives to #42bcf8

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#42bcf8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42bcf8

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42bcf8

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #ecf8fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42bcf8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9d9e is the less saturated color, while #42bcf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42bcf8 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
  • #8ca4b0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2b2ef Protanopia 1% of men
  • #95b3fd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #18c6d4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fb6f2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #77b6fb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #27c2e1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population