#42A3CD
Blue
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About #42A3CD Blue
#42A3CD is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 163 green, and 205 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 198°, 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 #42A3CD in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
198°
Hue
58%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42A3CD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42A3CD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42A3CD on White
Contrast Ratio2.86:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42A3CD on Black
Contrast Ratio7.35:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42A3CD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42A3CD |
| RGB | rgb(66, 163, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(198, 58%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 163, 205 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 63.9%, 80.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 20%, 0%, 20% |
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