#42cedc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42cedc is composed of 25.9% red, 80.8% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 6.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 185.5 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42cedc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009db9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

    • R 26
    • G 81
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 6
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#42cedc color description : Bright cyan.

#42cedc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42cedc has RGB values of R:66, G:206, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.06, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4378332.

Hex triplet 42cedc #42cedc
RGB Decimal 66, 206, 220 rgb(66,206,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.8, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,80.8%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 6, 0, 14
HSL 185.5°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(185.5,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.5°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 76.354, -32.23, -17.779
XYZ 37.233, 50.465, 75.485
xyY 0.228, 0.309, 50.465
CIE-LCH 76.354, 36.809, 208.882
CIE-LUV 76.354, -51.54, -23.173
Hunter-Lab 71.039, -30.763, -13.274
Binary 01000010, 11001110, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42cedc

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Alternatives to #42cedc

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#42cedc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42cedc

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

Shades and Tints of #42cedc

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, #02090a is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42cedc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879697 is the less saturated color, while #20eafe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42cedc 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #92aeb1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bcbed3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bdbce5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4dd0df Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90c4d6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #90c2e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49cfde Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population