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#42a7be

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HEX#42a7be
HEX8#42a7beff
RGBrgb(66, 167, 190)
CMYK[0.65,0.12,0,0.25]
Name#42a7be
HCL[222.98,29.98,63.76]
oklab[0.68,-0.08,-0.06]
Num4368318
HSI[190.04,0.53,0.55]
lab[63.76,-21.93,-20.44]
Lighten
#8ecad8
Darken
#276573
Saturate
#29b7d7
Desaturate
#5b97a5
Greyscale
#808080
Brighten
#75daf1

Color harmonies of #42a7be

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.
#42a7be
#be42a7
#a7be42

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.
#42a7be
#9742be
#be5942
#69be42

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.
#42a7be
#51cce8
#071214
#16373e
#245c69
#338293

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.
#42a7be
#42bea3
#42bebc
#42a7be
#428ebe
#4275be

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42a7be
#7242be
#bea342

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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#f2f9fa
#e4f2f6
#d7ecf1
#c9e6ec
#bce0e8
#aed9e3
#a1d3df
#93cdda
#86c6d5
#78c0d1
#6bbacc
#5db4c7
#50adc3
#42a7be

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050c0e
#09181b
#0e2429
#133036
#183c44
#1c4851
#21545f
#265f6d
#2a6b7a
#2f7788
#348395
#398fa3
#3d9bb0
#42a7be

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #42a7be colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.799 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!
7.503 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 #42a7be

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Use #42a7be in CSS

#42a7be as Background Color in CSS
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#42a7be as Text Color in CSS
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#42a7be as Border Color in CSS
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