#42E8DD
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About #42E8DD Cyan
#42E8DD is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 232 green, and 221 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 176°, saturation of 78%, and lightness of 58%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
176°
Hue
78%
Saturation
58%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42E8DD based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42E8DD against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42E8DD on White
Contrast Ratio1.52:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#42E8DD on Black
Contrast Ratio13.82:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42E8DD across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42E8DD |
| RGB | rgb(66, 232, 221) |
| HSL | hsl(176, 78%, 58%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 232, 221 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 91.0%, 86.7% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 72%, 0%, 5%, 9% |
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