#42b2db color: Epimetheus
#42b2db is rgb(66, 178, 219) in RGB and oklch(71.729% 0.11541 226.354) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Sky blue
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- ≈ Sky blue
- cyan-500
- Black 14%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #42b2db
#42b2db is a bright light sky blue color. In OKLCH it has 71.7% lightness, 0.115 chroma and a hue of 226°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.44:1 contrast and black text 8.62:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Epimetheus (#4bb2d5). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is cyan-500.
Lighter: #42b2db mixed with white
Darker: #42b2db mixed with black
Calmer: #42b2db with less saturation
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Questions about #42b2db
What color is #42b2db?
#42b2db is bright light sky blue. The closest named color is Epimetheus. In RGB it is rgb(66, 178, 219), in HSL hsl(196.08, 68%, 55.88%) and in OKLCH oklch(71.729% 0.11541 226.354).
What colors go well with #42b2db?
The complementary color of #42b2db is #df8c64. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #26babc and #73a6eb. The triadic partners are #d885b3 and #ada84b.
Is white or black text more readable on #42b2db?
Black text reads better on #42b2db: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.44:1 and black gives 8.62:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #42b2db a warm or cool color?
#42b2db is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 226 degrees, its lightness 71.7% and its chroma 0.115.