#42A6C2
Blue
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About #42A6C2 Blue
#42A6C2 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 166 green, and 194 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 193°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 51%.
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 #42A6C2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
193°
Hue
51%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42A6C2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42A6C2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42A6C2 on White
Contrast Ratio2.81:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42A6C2 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.47:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42A6C2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42A6C2 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 166, 194) |
| HSL | hsl(193, 51%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 166, 194 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 65.1%, 76.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 66%, 14%, 0%, 24% |
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