#42b2bd color: Glassmith
#42b2bd is rgb(66, 178, 189) in RGB and oklch(70.512% 0.10039 204.356) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- cyan-500
- Black 26%
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About #42b2bd
#42b2bd is a bright light cyan color. In OKLCH it has 70.5% lightness, 0.1 chroma and a hue of 204°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.52:1 contrast and black text 8.33:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Glassmith (#46b5c0). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #42b2bd mixed with white
Darker: #42b2bd mixed with black
Calmer: #42b2bd with less saturation
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Questions about #42b2bd
What color is #42b2bd?
#42b2bd is bright light cyan. The closest named color is Glassmith. In RGB it is rgb(66, 178, 189), in HSL hsl(185.37, 48.24%, 50%) and in OKLCH oklch(70.512% 0.10039 204.356).
What colors go well with #42b2bd?
The complementary color of #42b2bd is #d88781. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #52b49c and #5baad5. The triadic partners are #bf8ac3 and #bd9b52.
Is white or black text more readable on #42b2bd?
Black text reads better on #42b2bd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 and black gives 8.33:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #42b2bd a warm or cool color?
#42b2bd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 204 degrees, its lightness 70.5% and its chroma 0.1.