#42AFB6
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Lightseagreen.
About #42AFB6
The precise color #42AFB6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightseagreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 175, 182).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 64% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black. With a hue angle of 183.6 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42AFB6
RGB66, 175, 182
HSL183.6°, 46.8%, 48.6%
CMYK64%, 4%, 0%, 29%
HSV183.6°, 63.7%, 71.4%
LAB65.9, -28.4, -12.8
XYZ26.0, 35.2, 49.7
Decimal4370358
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.04:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.83:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42AFB6;
}
.text-color {
color: #42AFB6;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42AFB6;
}