#42C8D7
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About #42C8D7 Cyan
#42C8D7 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 200 green, and 215 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 186°, 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 #42C8D7 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
186°
Hue
65%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42C8D7 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42C8D7 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42C8D7 on White
Contrast Ratio2:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42C8D7 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.47:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42C8D7 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42C8D7 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 200, 215) |
| HSL | hsl(186, 65%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 200, 215 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 78.4%, 84.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 7%, 0%, 16% |
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