#42A8B8
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About #42A8B8 Cyan
#42A8B8 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 168 green, and 184 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 188°, saturation of 47%, and lightness of 49%.
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
188°
Hue
47%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42A8B8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42A8B8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42A8B8 on White
Contrast Ratio2.79:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42A8B8 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.52:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42A8B8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42A8B8 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 168, 184) |
| HSL | hsl(188, 47%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 168, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 65.9%, 72.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 9%, 0%, 28% |
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