#42B89E Color Information

Hex color code: #42B89E

#42B89E is a delicate cyan color. In RGB it is (66, 184, 158), and in HSL it is (167°, 47%, 49%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Sea Green

HEX

#42B89E

RGB

66, 184, 158

HSL

167°, 47%, 49%

CMYK

64%, 0%, 14%, 28%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42B89E;
background-color: #42B89E;
border-color: #42B89E;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42B89E;
border: 2px solid #42B89E;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42B89E]
text-[#42B89E]
border-[#42B89E]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42B89E]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42B89E, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42B89E; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42B89E; 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 #42B89E; background-color: #42B89E15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42B89E20; border-left: 4px solid #42B89E; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #42B89E; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42B89E in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 184, 158

Red: 66 / Green: 184 / Blue: 158

HSL

167°, 47%, 49%

Hue: 167° / Saturation: 47% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

64%, 0%, 14%, 28%

Cyan: 64% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 28%

What color is #42B89E?

#42B89E is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B8425C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42B89E to RGB:

rgb(66, 184, 158)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42B89E to HSL:

hsl(167, 47%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42B89E to CMYK:

cmyk(64%, 0%, 14%, 28%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel cyan tone, #42B89E has RGB (66, 184, 158) and HSL (167°, 47%, 49%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #42B89E is #B8425C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42B864.

Use #42B89E in CSS: color: #42B89E or background-color: #42B89E. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42B89E

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.58:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42B89E?

#42B89E is a pastel cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #42B89E?

#42B89E in RGB is (66, 184, 158) - 66 red, 184 green, and 158 blue.

How to use #42B89E in CSS?

Use #42B89E directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42B89E?

#B8425C (complementary), #42B864 (analogous), and #2E7F6E (lighter shade) work well with #42B89E.