Color: #42AEBC
#42AEBC Color Information
#42AEBC is a light color. The closest websafe version is #42AEBC. A complement of this color would be #BD5142, perceived brightness is 0.56, and the grayscale version is #7F7F7F.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 187°,a saturation of 48%, and a lightness of 50%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 187°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #42AEBC is composed of 26% red, 68% green and 74% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 34.60, x: 0.2572, and y: 0.3440.
Color Code #42AEBC
Shades of Color #42AEBC
Shades are created by darkening the original color #42AEBC 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 #42AEBC
Tints are created by lightening the original color #42AEBC 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 #42AEBC Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 187°, a saturation of 48%, and a lightness of 50%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 187°, a saturation of 65%, and a value of 74%.
- HEX: #42AEBC
- RGB: rgb(66, 174, 188)
- HSL: hsl(187, 48%, 50%)
- HSV: hsv(187, 65%, 74%)
- CMYK: 65.00% cyan, 7.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 26.00% black
- XYZ: 25.87, 34.60, 40.10
- Yxy: 34.60, 0.2572, 0.3440
- Hunter Lab: 65.44, -28.55, -16.83
- CIE-Lab: 65.44, -28.55, -16.83
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 25.87, Y: 34.60, Z: 40.10. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 34.60, x: 0.2572, and y: 0.3440.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 65.44, a: -28.55, and b: -16.83. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 65.44, a: -28.55, and b: -16.83.
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 #42AEBC
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42AEBC. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #42AEBC
Monochromatic colors are variations of #42AEBC, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #42AEBC
The complementary color of #42AEBC 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 #42AEBC
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #42aebc;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(66, 174, 188);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(66, 174, 188, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(187, 48%, 50%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #42aebc;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #42aebc;
}HTML Examples of #42AEBC
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #42aebc; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(66, 174, 188); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(66, 174, 188, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(187, 48%, 50%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #42aebc;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42aebc; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #42AEBC
These colors are similar to #42AEBC, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.