#42A5F5 Hex Color
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A bright, saturated blue, #42a5f5 carries a clean and modern energy. It communicates reliability and security, making it a favorite for technology and finance brands that need to project clear authority. Because of its cool, neon undertones, this shade cuts through clutter on digital interfaces. You can find this specific hex code used often in software design and professional applications.
Questions about #42a5f5
What is #42a5f5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42a5f5 is rgb(66, 165, 245), in HSL hsl(207, 90%, 61%) and in CMYK 73%, 33%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #42a5f5?
This blue works best when paired with neutral grays or stark whites to maintain its clean, professional energy. For a bolder palette, combine it with warm coral or soft orange accents to create a high-contrast complementary effect that pops on screens.
Is #42a5f5 readable on white or black?
#42a5f5 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.