#42CDA5
Cyan
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RGB
HSL
About #42CDA5 Cyan
#42CDA5 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 205 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 163°, saturation of 58%, and lightness of 53%.
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 #42CDA5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
163°
Hue
58%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42CDA5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42CDA5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42CDA5 on White
Contrast Ratio2:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42CDA5 on Black
Contrast Ratio10.51:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42CDA5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42CDA5 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 205, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(163, 58%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 205, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 80.4%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 0%, 20%, 20% |
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