Color: #42AFD8
#42AFD8 Color Information
#42AFD8 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #42AFD8. A complement of this color would be #D86941, perceived brightness is 0.58, and the grayscale version is #8D8D8D.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 196°,a saturation of 66%, and a lightness of 55%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 196°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #42AFD8 is composed of 26% red, 69% green and 85% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 15% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 36.11, x: 0.2431, and y: 0.3058.
Color Code #42AFD8
Shades of Color #42AFD8
Shades are created by darkening the original color #42AFD8 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 #42AFD8
Tints are created by lightening the original color #42AFD8 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 #42AFD8 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 196°, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness of 55%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 196°, a saturation of 69%, and a value of 85%.
- HEX: #42AFD8
- RGB: rgb(66, 175, 216)
- HSL: hsl(196, 66%, 55%)
- HSV: hsv(196, 69%, 85%)
- CMYK: 69.00% cyan, 19.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 15.00% black
- XYZ: 28.71, 36.11, 53.28
- Yxy: 36.11, 0.2431, 0.3058
- Hunter Lab: 66.60, -22.17, -30.44
- CIE-Lab: 66.60, -22.17, -30.44
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 28.71, Y: 36.11, Z: 53.28. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 36.11, x: 0.2431, and y: 0.3058.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 66.60, a: -22.17, and b: -30.44. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 66.60, a: -22.17, and b: -30.44.
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 #42AFD8
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42AFD8. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #42AFD8
Monochromatic colors are variations of #42AFD8, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #42AFD8
The complementary color of #42AFD8 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 #42AFD8
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #42afd8;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(66, 175, 216);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(66, 175, 216, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(196, 66%, 55%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #42afd8;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #42afd8;
}HTML Examples of #42AFD8
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #42afd8; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(66, 175, 216); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(66, 175, 216, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(196, 66%, 55%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #42afd8;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42afd8; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #42AFD8
These colors are similar to #42AFD8, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.