#42B8B2
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About #42B8B2 Cyan
#42B8B2 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 184 green, and 178 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 177°, 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
Use #42B8B2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
177°
Hue
47%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42B8B2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42B8B2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42B8B2 on White
Contrast Ratio2.41:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42B8B2 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.73:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42B8B2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42B8B2 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 184, 178) |
| HSL | hsl(177, 47%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 184, 178 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 72.2%, 69.8% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 0%, 3%, 28% |
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