#42E2E2
A medium, vivid cyan closely aligning with Mediumturquoise.
About #42E2E2
The precise color #42E2E2 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Mediumturquoise. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 226, and 226.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 71% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 11% black. The HSL representation is 180.0° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
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#42E2E2
RGB66, 226, 226
HSL180.0°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK71%, 0%, 0%, 11%
HSV180.0°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB82.4, -39.8, -11.9
XYZ43.2, 61.0, 81.5
Decimal4383458
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.21:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.23:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42E2E2;
}
.text-color {
color: #42E2E2;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42E2E2;
}