#42E2F0
A light, vivid cyan closely aligning with Darkturquoise.
About #42E2F0
The hex code #42E2F0 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Its closest recognized web color is Darkturquoise. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 226, and 240.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 72% Cyan, 6% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 6% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42E2F0
RGB66, 226, 240
HSL184.8°, 85.3%, 60.0%
CMYK72%, 6%, 0%, 6%
HSV184.8°, 72.5%, 94.1%
LAB82.8, -35.8, -18.7
XYZ45.2, 61.8, 92.0
Decimal4383472
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.37:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.36:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42E2F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #42E2F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42E2F0;
}