#42B6E9
A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Deepskyblue.
About #42B6E9
Visually, #42B6E9 is defined as a vivid blue. Its closest recognized web color is Deepskyblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 182 parts green, and 233 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 72% Cyan, 22% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 9% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42B6E9
RGB66, 182, 233
HSL198.3°, 79.1%, 58.6%
CMYK72%, 22%, 0%, 9%
HSV198.3°, 71.7%, 91.4%
LAB69.8, -16.1, -34.8
XYZ33.7, 40.5, 83.1
Decimal4372201
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.10:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.21:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.74:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42B6E9;
}
.text-color {
color: #42B6E9;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42B6E9;
}