#42BCEF Hex Color Code

#42BCEF

The Hexadecimal Color #42BCEF is a contrast shade of Medium Turquoise. #42BCEF RGB value is rgb(66, 188, 239). RGB Color Model of #42BCEF consists of 25% red, 73% green and 93% blue. HSL color Mode of #42BCEF has 198°(degrees) Hue, 84% Saturation and 60% Lightness. #42BCEF color has an wavelength of 495.33333nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42BCEF is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42BCEF is #4BE. The Closest Color to #42BCEF is #48D1CC. Official Name of #42BCEF Hex Code is Picton Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42BCEF is 72 Cyan 21 Magenta 0 Yellow 6 Black and #42BCEF CMY is 72, 21, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42BCEF is hsl(198,84,60, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(198, 72, 94). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42BCEF is 35.8, 43.35, 88.13.
Hex8 Value of #42BCEF is #42BCEFFF. Decimal Value of #42BCEF is 4373743 and Octal Value of #42BCEF is 20536357. Binary Value of #42BCEF is 1000010, 10111100, 11101111 and Android of #42BCEF is 4282563823 / 0xff42bcef. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42BCEF is 0.214, 0.259, 0.259 and YIQ Color Space of #42BCEF is 157.336, -89.0861, -9.9318. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42BCEF is 30.55, 48.94, 87.36. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42BCEF is 71.79, -17.32, -35.02. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42BCEF is 71.79, -44.03, -54.0. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42BCEF is 71.79, 39.07, 243.68. Hunter Lab variable of #42BCEF is 65.84, -18.16, -33.27.

#42BCEF - Picton Blue Color Image
#42BCEF - Picton Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42BCEF

RGB Percentages of #42BCEF

25%
73%
93%

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 #42BCEF

25.88%
53.94%
93.73%

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 #42BCEF

72%
21%
0%
6%

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 #42BCEF

To get 25% Saturated #42BCEF Color, you need to convert the hex color #42BCEF 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 #42BCEF 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 #42BCEF

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 #42BCEF

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 #42BCEF

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 #42BCEF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42BCEF to it's the darkest color.

#42BCEF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 188, 239)
RGB Percent 25%, 73%, 93%
RYB 66.0, 137.55, 239.0
CMYK 72, 21, 0, 6
CMY 72, 21, 0
HSL hsl(198, 84%, 60%)
HSLA hsl(198, 84%, 60%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(198, 72, 94)
XYZ 35.8, 43.35, 88.13
Hex8 Value #42BCEFFF
Decimal Value 4373743
Octal Value 20536357
Binary Value 1000010,10111100,11101111
Android 4282563823 / 0xff42bcef
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(198, 84%, 60%)
xyY 0.214, 0.259, 43.353
YIQ 157.336, -89.0861, -9.9318
LMS 30.55, 48.94, 87.36
CieLAB 71.79, -17.32, -35.02
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.79, -44.03, -54.0
CieLCH : LCHab 71.79, 39.07, 243.68
Hunter Lab 65.84, -18.16, -33.27
YUV 157.336, 40.17, -80.13
YDbDr 157.336, 122.88, 173.69
YCbCr 151.12, 168.48, 70.77
YCoCg 170.25, 152.5, 17.75
YPbPr 157.34, 46.09, -65.15
Munsell Color System 12377.84 209.44/220.66

#42BCEF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42BCEF as Background:

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Merlin Olsen
<p style="background: #42BCEF">…</p>

#42BCEF as Text Color:

Money - like health, love, happiness, and all forms of success that you want to create for yourself - is the result of living purposefully. It is not a goal unto itself.

Wayne Dyer
<p style="color: #42BCEF">…</p>

#42BCEF as Text Shadow:

Talent is the gift plus the passion - a desire to succeed so intense that no force on earth can stop it.

Neil Simon
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42BCEF">…</p>

#42BCEF as Linear Gradient:

I quickly learned that if I kept at it and plowed right through the rejections I would eventually get somebody to buy my wares.

Charles R. Schwab
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42BCEF?

RGB Value for #42BCEF is rgb(66, 188, 239).

What is the RGB percentage of #42BCEF?

RGB percentage for #42BCEF is 25% Red 73% Green 93% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #42BCEF is 72 Cyan 21 Magenta 0 Yellow 6 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42BCEF?

HSL Value of #42BCEF is 198°(degrees) Hue 84 Saturation 60 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42BCEF?

HSV Value of #42BCEF is 198 Hue 72 Saturation 94 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42BCEF?

XYZ Color Model of #42BCEF is 35.8, 43.35, 88.13.