#42A0BD Color Information

Hex color code: #42A0BD

#42A0BD is a delicate cyan color. In RGB it is (66, 160, 189), and in HSL it is (194°, 48%, 50%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#42A0BD

RGB

66, 160, 189

HSL

194°, 48%, 50%

CMYK

65%, 15%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42A0BD;
background-color: #42A0BD;
border-color: #42A0BD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42A0BD;
border: 2px solid #42A0BD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42A0BD]
text-[#42A0BD]
border-[#42A0BD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42A0BD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42A0BD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42A0BD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42A0BD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #42A0BD; background-color: #42A0BD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42A0BD20; border-left: 4px solid #42A0BD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #42A0BD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42A0BD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 160, 189

Red: 66 / Green: 160 / Blue: 189

HSL

194°, 48%, 50%

Hue: 194° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

65%, 15%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 65% / Magenta: 15% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #42A0BD?

#42A0BD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BD5F42

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42A0BD to RGB:

rgb(66, 160, 189)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42A0BD to HSL:

hsl(194, 48%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42A0BD to CMYK:

cmyk(65%, 15%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#42A0BD is a gentle cyan color with RGB values of 66, 160, 189 and HSL of 194°, 48%, 50%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #42A0BD is #BD5F42, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42BD9C.

Use #42A0BD in CSS: color: #42A0BD or background-color: #42A0BD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42A0BD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.99:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42A0BD?

#42A0BD is a gentle cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #42A0BD?

#42A0BD in RGB is (66, 160, 189) - 66 red, 160 green, and 189 blue.

How to use #42A0BD in CSS?

Use #42A0BD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42A0BD?

#BD5F42 (complementary), #42BD9C (analogous), and #2E7084 (lighter shade) work well with #42A0BD.