#42B8CF
Blue
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #42B8CF Blue
#42B8CF is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 184 green, and 207 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 190°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 54%.
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 #42B8CF in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
190°
Hue
59%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42B8CF based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42B8CF against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42B8CF on White
Contrast Ratio2.34:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42B8CF on Black
Contrast Ratio8.99:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42B8CF across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42B8CF |
| RGB | rgb(66, 184, 207) |
| HSL | hsl(190, 59%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 184, 207 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 72.2%, 81.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 11%, 0%, 19% |
Related Palettes
12 palettes using #42B8CF or similar colors