#42D3F0
A light, vivid cyan closely aligning with Skyblue.
About #42D3F0
Visually, #42D3F0 is defined as a vivid 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, 211, and 240.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 72% cyan, 12% magenta, 0% yellow, and 6% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42D3F0
RGB66, 211, 240
HSL190.0°, 85.3%, 60.0%
CMYK72%, 12%, 0%, 6%
HSV190.0°, 72.5%, 94.1%
LAB78.5, -28.6, -25.3
XYZ41.3, 54.0, 90.7
Decimal4379632
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.81:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.70:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42D3F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #42D3F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42D3F0;
}