#42BCF0 Color Information

Hex color code: #42BCF0

The hex color #42BCF0 is a dynamic blue with RGB values of (66, 188, 240) and HSL of (198°, 85%, 60%). It is typically applied in digital products.

Try:

Color NameMedium Turquoise

HEX

#42BCF0

RGB

66, 188, 240

HSL

198°, 85%, 60%

CMYK

73%, 22%, 0%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42BCF0;
background-color: #42BCF0;
border-color: #42BCF0;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42BCF0;
border: 2px solid #42BCF0;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42BCF0]
text-[#42BCF0]
border-[#42BCF0]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42BCF0]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42BCF0, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42BCF0; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42BCF0; 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 #42BCF0; background-color: #42BCF015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42BCF020; border-left: 4px solid #42BCF0; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #42BCF0; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42BCF0 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 188, 240

Red: 66 / Green: 188 / Blue: 240

HSL

198°, 85%, 60%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 85% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

73%, 22%, 0%, 6%

Cyan: 73% / Magenta: 22% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 6%

What color is #42BCF0?

#42BCF0 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

F07642

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42BCF0 to RGB:

rgb(66, 188, 240)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42BCF0 to HSL:

hsl(198, 85%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42BCF0 to CMYK:

cmyk(73%, 22%, 0%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic blue tone, #42BCF0 has RGB (66, 188, 240) and HSL (198°, 85%, 60%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #42BCF0 is #F07642, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42F0CD.

Use #42BCF0 in CSS: color: #42BCF0 or background-color: #42BCF0. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42BCF0

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

Contrast Ratio: 9.68:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42BCF0?

#42BCF0 is a dynamic blue color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #42BCF0?

#42BCF0 in RGB is (66, 188, 240) - 66 red, 188 green, and 240 blue.

How to use #42BCF0 in CSS?

Use #42BCF0 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42BCF0?

#F07642 (complementary), #42F0CD (analogous), and #119AD4 (lighter shade) work well with #42BCF0.