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#42a2ba

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HEX#42a2ba
HEX8#42a2baff
RGBrgb(66, 162, 186)
CMYK[0.65,0.13,0,0.27]
Name#42a2ba
HCL[225.19,29.19,62.12]
oklab[0.67,-0.08,-0.06]
Num4367034
HSI[190.89,0.52,0.54]
lab[62.12,-20.57,-20.71]
Lighten
#8cc7d6
Darken
#27606f
Saturate
#29b1d3
Desaturate
#5b93a1
Greyscale
#7e7e7e
Brighten
#75d5ed

Color harmonies of #42a2ba

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#42a2ba
#ba42a2
#a2ba42

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#42a2ba
#9642ba
#ba5a42
#66ba42

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#42a2ba
#51c7e4
#060e10
#15333a
#245865
#337d8f

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#42a2ba
#42baa2
#42baba
#42a2ba
#428aba
#4272ba

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42a2ba
#7242ba
#baa242

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f2f8fa
#e4f2f5
#d7ebf0
#c9e4eb
#bcdee6
#aed7e1
#a1d1dd
#93cad8
#86c3d3
#78bdce
#6bb6c9
#5dafc4
#50a9bf
#42a2ba

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050c0d
#09171b
#0e2328
#132e35
#183a42
#1c4550
#21515d
#265d6a
#2a6878
#2f7485
#347f92
#398b9f
#3d96ad
#42a2ba

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42a2ba colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.954 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
7.109 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #42a2ba

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Use #42a2ba in CSS

#42a2ba as Background Color in CSS
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#42a2ba as Text Color in CSS
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#42a2ba as Border Color in CSS
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