#42B6DB
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Skyblue.
About #42B6DB
Visually, #42B6DB is defined as a moderate cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Skyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 182, 219).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 70% Cyan, 17% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 14% Black. With a hue angle of 194.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42B6DB
RGB66, 182, 219
HSL194.5°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK70%, 17%, 0%, 14%
HSV194.5°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB69.3, -20.6, -28.0
XYZ31.8, 39.7, 73.0
Decimal4372187
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.35:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
8.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.24:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42B6DB;
}
.text-color {
color: #42B6DB;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42B6DB;
}