#42C299
Cyan
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About #42C299 Cyan
#42C299 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 194 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 161°, 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 #42C299 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
161°
Hue
51%
Saturation
51%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42C299 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42C299 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42C299 on White
Contrast Ratio2.23:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42C299 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.41:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42C299 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42C299 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 194, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(161, 51%, 51%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 194, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 76.1%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 66%, 0%, 21%, 24% |
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