#42B4D7
Blue
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About #42B4D7 Blue
#42B4D7 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 180 green, and 215 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 194°, saturation of 65%, and lightness of 55%.
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 #42B4D7 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
194°
Hue
65%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42B4D7 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42B4D7 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42B4D7 on White
Contrast Ratio2.4:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42B4D7 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.74:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42B4D7 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42B4D7 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 180, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(194, 65%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 180, 215 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 70.6%, 84.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 16%, 0%, 16% |
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