#42BDDB
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Skyblue.
About #42BDDB
The hex code #42BDDB represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Skyblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 189, and 219.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 70% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow, and 14% black. The HSL representation is 191.8° hue, 68.0% saturation, and 55.9% lightness.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.