# #42acbf color: Explore Blue

#42acbf is rgb(66, 172, 191) in RGB and oklch(69.138% 0.09904 211.563) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/42acbf

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #42acbf |
| RGB | rgb(66, 172, 191) |
| HSL | hsl(189.12, 49.41%, 50.39%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(189.12 65.45% 74.9%) |
| HWB | hwb(189.12 25.88% 25.1%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(65% 10% 0% 25%) |
| Lab | lab(64.92 -26.94 -19.26) |
| LCH | lch(64.92 33.12 215.57) |
| OKLab | oklab(69.138% -0.08439 -0.05184) |
| OKLCH | oklch(69.138% 0.09904 211.563) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.37812 0.66568 0.73875) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.42455 0.61951 0.70818) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.43025 0.66858 0.74053) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.45075 0.5845 0.68067) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.05448 0.41254 0.521) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.26402 0.34423 0.54545) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.25719 0.33945 0.41285) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.259, green: 0.675, blue: 0.749) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.259, green: 0.675, blue: 0.749, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF42ACBF) |
| Android XML | #42ACBF |

## Facts

- Closest name: Explore Blue
- Hue family: Cyan, bright cyan
- Closest Tailwind class: cyan-500
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 2.66:1
- Contrast with black: 7.88:1

## Tints

#42acbf, #5ab4c5, #70bdcc, #83c5d2, #96cdd9, #a8d6df, #b9dee5, #cbe6ec, #dceef2, #eef7f9

## Shades

#42acbf, #3895a6, #2f7f8d, #256975, #1c545e, #144048, #0b2d33, #051b1f, #010b0d, #000102

## Tones

#42acbf, #50abbc, #5ca9b8, #66a8b5, #70a6b1, #78a4ae, #80a3aa, #87a1a6, #8e9fa3, #959d9f

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #42acbf, #d28475
- Split: #42acbf, #cf8197, #c88d59
- Analogous: #42acbf, #47b0a0, #60a3d4
- Triadic: #42acbf, #c085b8, #b29a4f
- Tetradic: #42acbf, #8698da, #d28475, #b29a4f
- Square: #42acbf, #a78dcf, #d28475, #92a55e
- Monochromatic: #42acbf, #006375, #028799, #6cd3e6, #98faff

## Questions about #42acbf

### What color is #42acbf?

#42acbf is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(66, 172, 191), in HSL hsl(189.12, 49.41%, 50.39%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.138% 0.09904 211.563).

### What colors go well with #42acbf?

The complementary color of #42acbf is #d28475. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #47b0a0 and #60a3d4. The triadic partners are #c085b8 and #b29a4f.

### Is white or black text more readable on #42acbf?

Black text reads better on #42acbf: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 and black gives 7.88:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #42acbf a warm or cool color?

#42acbf is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 212 degrees, its lightness 69.1% and its chroma 0.099.