#42B9C2
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About #42B9C2 Cyan
#42B9C2 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 185 green, and 194 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 184°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 51%.
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 #42B9C2 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
184°
Hue
51%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42B9C2 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42B9C2 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42B9C2 on White
Contrast Ratio2.35:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42B9C2 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.95:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42B9C2 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42B9C2 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 185, 194) |
| HSL | hsl(184, 51%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 185, 194 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 72.5%, 76.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 66%, 5%, 0%, 24% |
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