#42A1CD
Blue
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About #42A1CD Blue
#42A1CD is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 161 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 199°, saturation of 58%, and lightness of 53%.
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
Use #42A1CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
199°
Hue
58%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42A1CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42A1CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42A1CD on White
Contrast Ratio2.91:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42A1CD on Black
Contrast Ratio7.21:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42A1CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42A1CD |
| RGB | rgb(66, 161, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(199, 58%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 161, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 63.1%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 21%, 0%, 20% |
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