#42b5be
rgb(66, 181, 190)
  • In a RGB color space, hex #42b5be color is composed of 26% red, 71% green, and 75% blue.
  • In a CMYK color space, it is consist of 65% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25% black.
  • In web design, the web safe color for #42b5be is #66CCCC. The complementary color of #42b5be is #be4a41.

#42b5be Color Conversion

Hex Color #42b5be RGB value, CMYK value, HSL value, HSV value...

RGBrgb(66, 181, 190)
Hex#42b5be
CMYK65%, 5%, 0%, 25%
CMY74, 29, 25
HSL184°, 49%, 50%
HSV184°, 65%, 75%
XYZ28.06, 37.92, 54.56
xyY37.92, 0.23, 0.31
CIE-Lab67.9643, -28.9658, -14.0852
CIELCh67.9643, 32.2088, 205.9323
Web Safe#66CCCC
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Color Schemes with #42b5be

Complementary color,The first group is the current color values.

Two colors (#42b5be,#be4a41) that are on opposite sides of the color wheel. This combination provides a high contrast and high impact color combination – together, these colors will appear brighter and more prominent.

Grayscale color

In Grayscale mode, there are only gray tones, which include 256 different shades of gray ranging from black to white. In a grayscale file, the color saturation of the image is 0, and brightness is the only option that can affect the grayscale image.

Triadic colors,The first group is the current color values.

Three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel. This provides a high contrast color scheme, but less so than the complementary color combination — making it more versatile. This combination creates bold, vibrant color palettes.

Analogous colors,The first group is the current color values.

Three colors that are side by side on the color wheel. This color combination is versatile, but can be overwhelming. To balance an analogous color scheme, choose one dominant color, and use the others as accents.

Monochromatic colors

Three shades, tones and tints of one base color. Provides a subtle and conservative color combination. This is a versatile color combination that is easy to apply to design projects for a harmonious look.

Shades and Tints of #42b5be

Shade Color Variation

A shade is created by adding black to a base hue, darkening the color. This creates a deeper, richer color. Shades can be quite dramatic and can be overpowering.

Tint Color Variation

A tint is created by adding white to a base hue, lightening the color. This can make a color less intense, and is useful when balancing more vivid color combinations.

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