#42DBCC
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Turquoise.
About #42DBCC
The hex code #42DBCC represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Its closest recognized web color is Turquoise. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 219 parts green, and 204 parts blue light.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 0% M, 7% Y, and 14% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42DBCC
RGB66, 219, 204
HSL174.1°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK70%, 0%, 7%, 14%
HSV174.1°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB79.7, -42.7, -4.2
XYZ38.5, 56.2, 65.9
Decimal4381644
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.24:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.64:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.40:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42DBCC;
}
.text-color {
color: #42DBCC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42DBCC;
}