#42AE8A
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About #42AE8A Cyan
#42AE8A is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 174 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 160°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 47%.
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 #42AE8A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
160°
Hue
45%
Saturation
47%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42AE8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42AE8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42AE8A on White
Contrast Ratio2.74:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42AE8A on Black
Contrast Ratio7.65:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42AE8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42AE8A |
| RGB | rgb(66, 174, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(160, 45%, 47%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 174, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 68.2%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 62%, 0%, 21%, 32% |
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