#42ADDF
Blue
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About #42ADDF Blue
#42ADDF is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 173 green, and 223 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 199°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
199°
Hue
71%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42ADDF based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42ADDF against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42ADDF on White
Contrast Ratio2.54:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42ADDF on Black
Contrast Ratio8.27:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42ADDF across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42ADDF |
| RGB | rgb(66, 173, 223) |
| HSL | hsl(199, 71%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 173, 223 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 67.8%, 87.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 70%, 22%, 0%, 13% |
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