#42A8C4 Hex Color
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#42a8c4 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a clear blue cast and medium-light value. Its refreshing, open mood suits technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside navy or warm coral. Black text on it reaches about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #42a8c4
What is #42a8c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42a8c4 is rgb(66, 168, 196), in HSL hsl(193, 52%, 51%) and in CMYK 66%, 14%, 0%, 23%.
Which colors pair well with #42a8c4?
#42a8c4 pairs well with navy for structure, warm coral for focused accents, and soft cream for a less stark contrast than white. Its moderate saturation keeps these combinations approachable, while darker partners improve hierarchy in interfaces and branding.
Is #42a8c4 readable on white or black?
#42a8c4 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.62:1 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.