#42ADC3 Hex Color
A crisp, professional cyan for modern interfaces
This unsaturated, cool cyan offers a refreshing tone that avoids being too bright. It works well as a supporting accent in technical or aerospace interfaces where trust and clarity matter. Because of its high contrast against black text, it is an accessible choice for UI elements or data visualization. The hex code for this color is #42adc3. Pair it with dark charcoal for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #42adc3
What is #42adc3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42adc3 is rgb(66, 173, 195), in HSL hsl(190, 52%, 51%) and in CMYK 66%, 11%, 0%, 24%.
How can I best utilize #42adc3 in professional UI design?
#42adc3 works exceptionally well as a primary accent for data visualization or navigation elements where clarity is paramount. Because it maintains high contrast against dark backgrounds, it ensures your interface remains accessible while conveying a sense of modern, technical precision.
What colors pair well with the cool tone of #42adc3?
This unsaturated cyan pairs naturally with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground the brightness, creating a balanced and professional contrast. If you need a secondary highlight, incorporate soft warm neutrals to prevent the design from feeling too sterile or cold.
Is #42adc3 readable on white or black?
#42adc3 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.