#42D3F8
A light, vivid cyan closely aligning with Skyblue.
About #42D3F8
The precise color #42D3F8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Skyblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 66 red, 211 green, and 248 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 73% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow, and 3% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42D3F8
RGB66, 211, 248
HSL192.2°, 92.9%, 61.6%
CMYK73%, 15%, 0%, 3%
HSV192.2°, 73.4%, 97.3%
LAB78.8, -26.2, -29.1
XYZ42.5, 54.5, 97.1
Decimal4379640
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.90:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.12:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42D3F8;
}
.text-color {
color: #42D3F8;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42D3F8;
}