#42C9DA Hex Color Code

#42C9DA

The Hexadecimal Color #42C9DA is a contrast shade of Medium Turquoise. #42C9DA RGB value is rgb(66, 201, 218). RGB Color Model of #42C9DA consists of 25% red, 78% green and 85% blue. HSL color Mode of #42C9DA has 187°(degrees) Hue, 67% Saturation and 56% Lightness. #42C9DA color has an wavelength of 502.25926nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #42C9DA is #66CCFF. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #42C9DA is #4CD. The Closest Color to #42C9DA is #48D1CC. Official Name of #42C9DA Hex Code is Viking. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #42C9DA is 70 Cyan 8 Magenta 0 Yellow 15 Black and #42C9DA CMY is 70, 8, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #42C9DA is hsl(187,67,56, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(187, 70, 85). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #42C9DA is 35.78, 47.99, 73.69.
Hex8 Value of #42C9DA is #42C9DAFF. Decimal Value of #42C9DA is 4377050 and Octal Value of #42C9DA is 20544732. Binary Value of #42C9DA is 1000010, 11001001, 11011010 and Android of #42C9DA is 4282567130 / 0xff42c9da. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #42C9DA is 0.227, 0.305, 0.305 and YIQ Color Space of #42C9DA is 162.573, -85.9086, -23.2621. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #42C9DA is 34.87, 56.74, 73.23. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #42C9DA is 74.82, -30.43, -19.01. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #42C9DA is 74.82, -49.9, -25.42. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #42C9DA is 74.82, 35.88, 211.99. Hunter Lab variable of #42C9DA is 69.27, -29.04, -14.58.

#42C9DA - Viking Color Image
#42C9DA - Viking Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #42C9DA

RGB Percentages of #42C9DA

25%
78%
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 #42C9DA

25.88%
53.92%
85.49%

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 #42C9DA

70%
8%
0%
15%

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 #42C9DA

To get 25% Saturated #42C9DA Color, you need to convert the hex color #42C9DA 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 #42C9DA 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 #42C9DA

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 #42C9DA

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 #42C9DA

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 #42C9DA to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #42C9DA to it's the darkest color.

#42C9DA Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(66, 201, 218)
RGB Percent 25%, 78%, 85%
RYB 66.0, 137.5, 218.0
CMYK 70, 8, 0, 15
CMY 70, 8, 0
HSL hsl(187, 67%, 56%)
HSLA hsl(187, 67%, 56%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(187, 70, 85)
XYZ 35.78, 47.99, 73.69
Hex8 Value #42C9DAFF
Decimal Value 4377050
Octal Value 20544732
Binary Value 1000010,11001001,11011010
Android 4282567130 / 0xff42c9da
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(187, 67%, 56%)
xyY 0.227, 0.305, 47.989
YIQ 162.573, -85.9086, -23.2621
LMS 34.87, 56.74, 73.23
CieLAB 74.82, -30.43, -19.01
CieLUV : LCHuv 74.82, -49.9, -25.42
CieLCH : LCHab 74.82, 35.88, 211.99
Hunter Lab 69.27, -29.04, -14.58
YUV 162.573, 27.26, -84.73
YDbDr 162.573, 83.41, 183.64
YCbCr 155.62, 155.48, 67.49
YCoCg 171.5, 142.0, 29.5
YPbPr 162.57, 31.28, -68.88
Munsell Color System 12543.95 179.27/206.19

#42C9DA HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#42C9DA as Background:

It matters not who you love, where you love, why you love, when you love or how you love, it matters only that you love

John Lennon
<p style="background: #42C9DA">…</p>

#42C9DA as Text Color:

Don't be afraid of showing affection. Be warm and tender, thoughtful and affectionate. Men are more helped by sympathy than by service. Love is more than money, and a kind word will give more pleasure than a present.

John Lubbock
<p style="color: #42C9DA">…</p>

#42C9DA as Text Shadow:

Love: a single word, a wispy thing, a word no bigger or longer than an edge. That's what it is: an edge; a razor. It draws up through the center of your life, cutting everything in two. Before and after. The rest of the world falls away on either side.

Lauren Oliver
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #42C9DA">…</p>

#42C9DA as Linear Gradient:

That the last two letters in her name were the first two in his, a silly thing he never mentioned to her but caused him to believe that they were bound together.

Jhumpa Lahiri
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #42C9DA)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #42C9DA?

RGB Value for #42C9DA is rgb(66, 201, 218).

What is the RGB percentage of #42C9DA?

RGB percentage for #42C9DA is 25% Red 78% Green 85% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #42C9DA?

CMYK Color Model of #42C9DA is 70 Cyan 8 Magenta 0 Yellow 15 Black.

What is the HSL value of #42C9DA?

HSL Value of #42C9DA is 187°(degrees) Hue 67 Saturation 56 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #42C9DA?

HSV Value of #42C9DA is 187 Hue 70 Saturation 85 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #42C9DA?

XYZ Color Model of #42C9DA is 35.78, 47.99, 73.69.