#42F8F0
A light, vivid cyan closely aligning with Aqua.
About #42F8F0
The precise color #42F8F0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Aqua. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 66, 248, and 240.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 73% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 3% Yellow, and 3% Black. The HSL representation is 177.4° hue, 92.9% saturation, and 61.6% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42F8F0
RGB66, 248, 240
HSL177.4°, 92.9%, 61.6%
CMYK73%, 0%, 3%, 3%
HSV177.4°, 73.4%, 97.3%
LAB89.2, -45.7, -9.1
XYZ51.5, 74.6, 94.1
Decimal4389104
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.92:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.53:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42F8F0;
}
.text-color {
color: #42F8F0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42F8F0;
}