Color: #42A3B0
#42A3B0 Color Information
#42A3B0 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #42A3B0. A complement of this color would be #AE4F42, perceived brightness is 0.53, and the grayscale version is #797979.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 187°,a saturation of 45%, and a lightness of 47%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 187°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #42A3B0 is composed of 26% red, 64% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 30.10, x: 0.2595, and y: 0.3443.
Color Code #42A3B0
Shades of Color #42A3B0
Shades are created by darkening the original color #42A3B0 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #42A3B0
Tints are created by lightening the original color #42A3B0 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #42A3B0 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 187°, a saturation of 45%, and a lightness of 47%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 187°, a saturation of 63%, and a value of 69%.
- HEX: #42A3B0
- RGB: rgb(66, 163, 176)
- HSL: hsl(187, 45%, 47%)
- HSV: hsv(187, 63%, 69%)
- CMYK: 63.00% cyan, 7.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 31.00% black
- XYZ: 22.69, 30.10, 34.64
- Yxy: 30.10, 0.2595, 0.3443
- Hunter Lab: 61.74, -26.39, -15.71
- CIE-Lab: 61.74, -26.39, -15.71
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 22.69, Y: 30.10, Z: 34.64. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 30.10, x: 0.2595, and y: 0.3443.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 61.74, a: -26.39, and b: -15.71. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 61.74, a: -26.39, and b: -15.71.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #42A3B0
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42A3B0. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #42A3B0
Monochromatic colors are variations of #42A3B0, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #42A3B0
The complementary color of #42A3B0 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #42A3B0
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #42a3b0;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(66, 163, 176);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(66, 163, 176, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(187, 45%, 47%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #42a3b0;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #42a3b0;
}HTML Examples of #42A3B0
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #42a3b0; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(66, 163, 176); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(66, 163, 176, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(187, 45%, 47%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #42a3b0;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42a3b0; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #42A3B0
These colors are similar to #42A3B0, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.