#42D1CC
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About #42D1CC Cyan
#42D1CC is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 209 green, and 204 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 178°, saturation of 61%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
178°
Hue
61%
Saturation
54%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42D1CC based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42D1CC against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42D1CC on White
Contrast Ratio1.87:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42D1CC on Black
Contrast Ratio11.22:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42D1CC across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42D1CC |
| RGB | rgb(66, 209, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(178, 61%, 54%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 209, 204 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 82.0%, 80.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 68%, 0%, 2%, 18% |
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