#42ceff Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42ceff is composed of 25.9% red, 80.8% green and 100% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.1% cyan, 19.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 0% black. It has a hue angle of 195.6 degrees, a saturation of 100% and a lightness of 62.9%. #42ceff color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #009dff. Closest websafe color is: #33ccff.

    • R 26
    • G 81
    • B 100
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 0
    CMYK color chart

#42ceff color description : Light blue.

#42ceff Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42ceff has RGB values of R:66, G:206, B:255 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0. Its decimal value is 4378367.

Hex triplet 42ceff #42ceff
RGB Decimal 66, 206, 255 rgb(66,206,255)
RGB Percent 25.9, 80.8, 100 rgb(25.9%,80.8%,100%)
CMYK 74, 19, 0, 0
HSL 195.6°, 100, 62.9 hsl(195.6,100%,62.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.6°, 74.1, 100
Web Safe 33ccff #33ccff
CIE-LAB 77.589, -21.468, -34.657
XYZ 42.363, 52.517, 102.506
xyY 0.215, 0.266, 52.517
CIE-LCH 77.589, 40.767, 238.224
CIE-LUV 77.589, -49.311, -53.325
Hunter-Lab 72.469, -22.474, -33.137
Binary 01000010, 11001110, 11111111

Color Schemes with #42ceff

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Alternatives to #42ceff

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#42ceff Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #42ceff

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, #000507 is the darkest color, while #f3fcff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42ceff

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #99a4a8 is the less saturated color, while #42ceff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42ceff 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95b1bb Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b4c1f4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #aec1ff Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2bd5e5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8bc5f8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87c5ff Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #33d2ee Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population