#42AEE4 Color Information

Hex color code: #42AEE4

A striking blue shade, #42AEE4 appears as (66, 174, 228) in RGB and (200°, 75%, 58%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameMedium Turquoise

HEX

#42AEE4

RGB

66, 174, 228

HSL

200°, 75%, 58%

CMYK

71%, 24%, 0%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #42AEE4;
background-color: #42AEE4;
border-color: #42AEE4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #42AEE4;
border: 2px solid #42AEE4;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#42AEE4]
text-[#42AEE4]
border-[#42AEE4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_42AEE4]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #42AEE4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #42AEE4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #42AEE4; 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 #42AEE4; background-color: #42AEE415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #42AEE420; border-left: 4px solid #42AEE4; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #42AEE4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #42AEE4 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 174, 228

Red: 66 / Green: 174 / Blue: 228

HSL

200°, 75%, 58%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

71%, 24%, 0%, 11%

Cyan: 71% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 11%

What color is #42AEE4?

#42AEE4 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

E47944

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #42AEE4 to RGB:

rgb(66, 174, 228)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #42AEE4 to HSL:

hsl(200, 75%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #42AEE4 to CMYK:

cmyk(71%, 24%, 0%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold blue tone, #42AEE4 has RGB (66, 174, 228) and HSL (200°, 75%, 58%). 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 #42AEE4 is #E47944, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #44E4C9.

Use #42AEE4 in CSS: color: #42AEE4 or background-color: #42AEE4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #42AEE4

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.41:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #42AEE4?

#42AEE4 is a bold blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #42AEE4?

#42AEE4 in RGB is (66, 174, 228) - 66 red, 174 green, and 228 blue.

How to use #42AEE4 in CSS?

Use #42AEE4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #42AEE4?

#E47944 (complementary), #44E4C9 (analogous), and #1B89C0 (lighter shade) work well with #42AEE4.