#42B5DB Hex Color Code

#42B5DB

The Hexadecimal Color #42B5DB is a contrast shade of Medium Turquoise. #42B5DB RGB value is rgb(66, 181, 219). RGB Color Model of #42B5DB consists of 25% red, 70% green and 85% blue. HSL color Mode of #42B5DB has 195°(degrees) Hue, 68% Saturation and 56% Lightness. #42B5DB color has an wavelength of 497.22222nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42B5DB is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42B5DB is #4BD. The Closest Color to #42B5DB is #48D1CC. Official Name of #42B5DB Hex Code is Shakespeare. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42B5DB is 70 Cyan 17 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black and #42B5DB CMY is 70, 17, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42B5DB is hsl(195,68,56, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(195, 70, 86). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42B5DB is 31.55, 39.32, 72.93.
Hex8 Value of #42B5DB is #42B5DBFF. Decimal Value of #42B5DB is 4371931 and Octal Value of #42B5DB is 20532733. Binary Value of #42B5DB is 1000010, 10110101, 11011011 and Android of #42B5DB is 4282562011 / 0xff42b5db. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42B5DB is 0.219, 0.273, 0.273 and YIQ Color Space of #42B5DB is 150.947, -80.7379, -12.4969. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42B5DB is 28.17, 44.99, 72.35. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42B5DB is 68.98, -20.11, -28.47. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42B5DB is 68.98, -42.71, -42.27. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42B5DB is 68.98, 34.86, 234.76. Hunter Lab variable of #42B5DB is 62.71, -19.92, -25.06.

#42B5DB - Shakespeare Color Image
#42B5DB - Shakespeare Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42B5DB

RGB Percentages of #42B5DB

25%
70%
85%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #42B5DB

25.88%
51.63%
85.88%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #42B5DB

70%
17%
0%
14%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #42B5DB

To get 25% Saturated #42B5DB Color, you need to convert the hex color #42B5DB to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #42B5DB hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #42B5DB

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #42B5DB

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #42B5DB

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #42B5DB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42B5DB to it's the darkest color.

#42B5DB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 181, 219)
RGB Percent 25%, 70%, 85%
RYB 66.0, 131.65, 219.0
CMYK 70, 17, 0, 14
CMY 70, 17, 0
HSL hsl(195, 68%, 56%)
HSLA hsl(195, 68%, 56%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(195, 70, 86)
XYZ 31.55, 39.32, 72.93
Hex8 Value #42B5DBFF
Decimal Value 4371931
Octal Value 20532733
Binary Value 1000010,10110101,11011011
Android 4282562011 / 0xff42b5db
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(195, 68%, 56%)
xyY 0.219, 0.273, 39.317
YIQ 150.947, -80.7379, -12.4969
LMS 28.17, 44.99, 72.35
CieLAB 68.98, -20.11, -28.47
CieLUV : LCHuv 68.98, -42.71, -42.27
CieLCH : LCHab 68.98, 34.86, 234.76
Hunter Lab 62.71, -19.92, -25.06
YUV 150.947, 33.47, -74.53
YDbDr 150.947, 102.4, 161.54
YCbCr 145.64, 161.74, 74.78
YCoCg 161.75, 142.5, 19.25
YPbPr 150.95, 38.4, -60.59
Munsell Color System 12221.45 203.19/217.19

#42B5DB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42B5DB as Background:

I loved my 17 years with R.E.M., but I'm ready to reflect, assess and move on to a different phase of my life. The four of us will continue our close friendship, and I look forward to hearing their future efforts as the world's biggest R.E.M. fan.

Bill Berry
<p style="background: #42B5DB">…</p>

#42B5DB as Text Color:

The way to make a true friend is to be one. Friendship implies loyalty, esteem, cordiality, sympathy, affection, readiness to aid, to help, to stick, to fight for, if need be. ... Radiate friendship and it will return sevenfold.

B. C. Forbes
<p style="color: #42B5DB">…</p>

#42B5DB as Text Shadow:

I only asked my friends to be friendly and polite, I found them indifferent and censorious; The one I left to silence, the other to reproach: God send me over all such friends victorious.

Stevie Smith
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42B5DB">…</p>

#42B5DB as Linear Gradient:

What is Friendship? Something deep That the heart can spend and keep: Wealth that greatens while we give, Praise that heartens us to live.

Henry Van Dyke
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42B5DB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42B5DB?

RGB Value for #42B5DB is rgb(66, 181, 219).

What is the RGB percentage of #42B5DB?

RGB percentage for #42B5DB is 25% Red 70% Green 85% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42B5DB?

CMYK Color Model of #42B5DB is 70 Cyan 17 Magenta 0 Yellow 14 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42B5DB?

HSL Value of #42B5DB is 195°(degrees) Hue 68 Saturation 56 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42B5DB?

HSV Value of #42B5DB is 195 Hue 70 Saturation 86 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42B5DB?

XYZ Color Model of #42B5DB is 31.55, 39.32, 72.93.