#42A8B6

A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.

About #42A8B6

The precise color #42A8B6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Cadetblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 168 parts green, and 182 parts blue light.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 64% C, 8% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#42A8B6
RGB66, 168, 182
HSL187.2°, 46.8%, 48.6%
CMYK64%, 8%, 0%, 29%
HSV187.2°, 63.7%, 71.4%
LAB63.8, -24.9, -15.9
XYZ24.7, 32.5, 49.2
Decimal4368566

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.51:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.38:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #42A8B6; }
.text-color { color: #42A8B6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #42A8B6; }

Similar Colors

Cadetblue
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