#42D3CC
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Mediumturquoise.
About #42D3CC
The hex code #42D3CC represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Mediumturquoise. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 211, 204).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 69% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 3% Yellow, and 17% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. 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#42D3CC
RGB66, 211, 204
HSL177.1°, 62.2%, 54.3%
CMYK69%, 0%, 3%, 17%
HSV177.1°, 68.7%, 82.7%
LAB77.3, -39.1, -7.7
XYZ36.4, 52.1, 65.3
Decimal4379596
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.84:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.42:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.76:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.71:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42D3CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #42D3CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42D3CC;
}