#42BDE6 Hex Code
Color Name: Picton Blue
What is hex #42BDE6 Color?
The color name of hex code #42BDE6 is Picton Blue. The RGB values are (66, 189, 230) which means it is composed of
14% red, 39% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:71 M:18 Y:0 K:10. In the HSV/HSB scale, #42BDE6 has a hue of 195°, 71% saturation and a brightness value of 90%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #42BDE6 Color Codes
| Color Name | Picton Blue |
| RGB Values | (66, 189, 230) |
| CMYK Values | (71%, 18%, 0%, 10%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (195°, 71%, 90%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #33CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #BD4219 [Dark Pastel Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 298 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #E66B42 [Chinese Orange] |
| #42BDE6 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #A2A2A2 |
| Desaturated | #949494 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #CCCCCC |
Hex #42BDE6 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #42BDE6 is #E66B42 which is called Chinese Orange. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #42BDE6 color is offered by #E66B42. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #42BDE6 are #426BE6 and #42E6BD, called Royal Blue and Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #42BDE6 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #42BDE6 are #E6426B (Paradise Pink) and #E6BD42 (Meat Brown). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#42BDE6 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #E642BD (Frostbite) and #BDE642 (June Bud) along with #42BDE6, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #42BDE6 has #E642BD (Frostbite), #E66B42 (Chinese Orange) and #42E66B (UFO Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #42BDE6 contains #BD42E6 (Medium Orchid), #E66B42 (Chinese Orange) and #6BE642 (Kiwi). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #42BDE6 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #42BDE6 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 42BDE6 Color
Tints
68CAEB- 7BD1EE
- 8ED7F0
- A1DEF3
- B3E5F5
- C6EBF8
- D9F2FA
- ECF8FD
Tones
- 4EB1D2
- 55ABC7
- 5BA5BD
- 619FB3
- 6798A9
- 6D929F
- 748C94
- 7A868A
Shades
- 3597B8
- 2E84A1
- 28718A
- 215F73
- 1A4C5C
- 143945
- 0D262E
- 071317
#42BDE6 Color Patterns
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#42BDE6 Gingham Checks
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#42BDE6 Houndstooth Pattern
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#42BDE6 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
