#42dcdc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #42dcdc is composed of 25.9% red, 86.3% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 56.1%. #42dcdc color hex could be obtained by blending #84ffff with #00b9b9. Closest websafe color is: #33cccc.

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

#42dcdc color description : Bright cyan.

#42dcdc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #42dcdc has RGB values of R:66, G:220, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 4381916.

Hex triplet 42dcdc #42dcdc
RGB Decimal 66, 220, 220 rgb(66,220,220)
RGB Percent 25.9, 86.3, 86.3 rgb(25.9%,86.3%,86.3%)
CMYK 70, 0, 0, 14
HSL 180°, 68.8, 56.1 hsl(180,68.8%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 70, 86.3
Web Safe 33cccc #33cccc
CIE-LAB 80.465, -38.761, -11.604
XYZ 40.754, 57.508, 76.659
xyY 0.233, 0.329, 57.508
CIE-LCH 80.465, 40.46, 196.666
CIE-LUV 80.465, -56.49, -12.198
Hunter-Lab 75.834, -36.782, -6.851
Binary 01000010, 11011100, 11011100

Color Schemes with #42dcdc

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Alternatives to #42dcdc

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#42dcdc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #42dcdc

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

Shades and Tints of #42dcdc

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, #020a0a is the darkest color, while #f8fefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #42dcdc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #879797 is the less saturated color, while #20fefe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #42dcdc 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
  • #aeaeae Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #98b7b7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #cbc9d2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cfc5e6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #56dbeb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #99d0d5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9bcde2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4edbe5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population