#42D7A5
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About #42D7A5 Cyan
#42D7A5 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 215 green, and 165 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 160°, 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 #42D7A5 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
160°
Hue
65%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42D7A5 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42D7A5 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42D7A5 on White
Contrast Ratio1.83:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42D7A5 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.5:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42D7A5 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42D7A5 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 215, 165) |
| HSL | hsl(160, 65%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 215, 165 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 84.3%, 64.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 69%, 0%, 23%, 16% |
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