#42A0BD
Blue
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About #42A0BD Blue
#42A0BD is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 160 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 194°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 50%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
194°
Hue
48%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42A0BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42A0BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42A0BD on White
Contrast Ratio3:1
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Aa#42A0BD on Black
Contrast Ratio6.99:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42A0BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42A0BD |
| RGB | rgb(66, 160, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(194, 48%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 160, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 62.7%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 65%, 15%, 0%, 26% |
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