#42A0CC

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Steelblue.

About #42A0CC

The precise color #42A0CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Steelblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 160 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 68% C, 22% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#42A0CC
RGB66, 160, 204
HSL199.1°, 57.5%, 52.9%
CMYK68%, 22%, 0%, 20%
HSV199.1°, 67.6%, 80.0%
LAB62.2, -13.8, -30.6
XYZ25.7, 30.7, 61.7
Decimal4366540

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.13:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #42A0CC; }
.text-color { color: #42A0CC; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #42A0CC; }

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