#42DBD3
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Mediumturquoise.
About #42DBD3
The precise color #42DBD3 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Mediumturquoise. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 219, 211).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 70% C, 0% M, 4% 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42DBD3
RGB66, 219, 211
HSL176.9°, 68.0%, 55.9%
CMYK70%, 0%, 4%, 14%
HSV176.9°, 69.9%, 85.9%
LAB79.9, -40.8, -7.6
XYZ39.3, 56.5, 70.5
Decimal4381651
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.71:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.30:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.63:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.46:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42DBD3;
}
.text-color {
color: #42DBD3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42DBD3;
}