#42B6E2

A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Deepskyblue.

About #42B6E2

The hex code #42B6E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Deepskyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 182, 226).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 71% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#42B6E2
RGB66, 182, 226
HSL196.5°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK71%, 19%, 0%, 11%
HSV196.5°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB69.5, -18.4, -31.4
XYZ32.7, 40.1, 78.0
Decimal4372194

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.02:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.67:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #42B6E2; }
.text-color { color: #42B6E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #42B6E2; }

Similar Colors

Deepskyblue
#00BFFF