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#42a3a0

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HEX#42a3a0
HEX8#42a3a0ff
RGBrgb(66, 163, 160)
CMYK[0.6,0,0.02,0.36]
Name#42a3a0
HCL[193.56,29.6,61.56]
oklab[0.66,-0.09,-0.02]
Num4367264
HSI[178.44,0.49,0.51]
lab[61.56,-28.77,-6.94]
Lighten
#80cbc9
Darken
#255a59
Saturate
#2bbab5
Desaturate
#598c8b
Greyscale
#727272
Brighten
#75d6d3

Color harmonies of #42a3a0

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.
#42a3a0
#a042a3
#a3a042

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.
#42a3a0
#6f42a3
#a34245
#75a342

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.
#42a3a0
#53cdca
#64f8f3
#0e2323
#204e4d
#317876

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.
#42a3a0
#42a379
#42a38d
#42a3a0
#4293a3
#427fa3

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42a3a0
#5242a3
#a37942

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.
#ffffff
#f2f8f8
#e4f2f1
#d7ebeb
#c9e5e4
#bcdedd
#aed8d6
#a1d1d0
#93cac9
#86c4c2
#78bdbb
#6bb7b4
#5db0ae
#50aaa7
#42a3a0

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050c0b
#091717
#0e2322
#132f2e
#183a39
#1c4645
#215250
#265d5b
#2a6967
#2f7472
#34807e
#398c89
#3d9795
#42a3a0

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42a3a0 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

3.009 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!
6.978 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 #42a3a0

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Use #42a3a0 in CSS

#42a3a0 as Background Color in CSS
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#42a3a0 as Text Color in CSS
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#42a3a0 as Border Color in CSS
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