#42B2BD
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About #42B2BD Cyan
#42B2BD is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 178 green, and 189 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 185°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 50%.
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
185°
Hue
48%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42B2BD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42B2BD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42B2BD on White
Contrast Ratio2.52:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42B2BD on Black
Contrast Ratio8.33:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42B2BD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42B2BD |
| RGB | rgb(66, 178, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(185, 48%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 178, 189 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 69.8%, 74.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 65%, 6%, 0%, 26% |
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