#42C5F8
A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Deepskyblue.
About #42C5F8
Visually, #42C5F8 is defined as a vivid blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Deepskyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 197, 248).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. To reproduce this shade on paper, a printer utilizes 73% cyan and 21% magenta inks. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42C5F8
RGB66, 197, 248
HSL196.8°, 92.9%, 61.6%
CMYK73%, 21%, 0%, 3%
HSV196.8°, 73.4%, 97.3%
LAB74.7, -19.1, -35.3
XYZ39.2, 47.9, 96.0
Decimal4376056
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.57:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.99:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42C5F8;
}
.text-color {
color: #42C5F8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42C5F8;
}