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#42b8ea

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HEX#42b8ea
HEX8#42b8eaff
RGBrgb(66, 184, 234)
CMYK[0.72,0.21,0,0.08]
Name#42b8ea
HCL[243.92,38.3,70.44]
oklab[0.74,-0.08,-0.1]
Num4372714
HSI[196.85,0.59,0.63]
lab[70.44,-16.84,-34.4]
Lighten
#9edaf4
Darken
#1483b2
Saturate
#2dc0ff
Desaturate
#57afd5
Greyscale
#969696
Brighten
#75ebff

Color harmonies of #42b8ea

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.
#42b8ea
#ea42b8
#b8ea42

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.
#42b8ea
#c842ea
#ea7442
#64ea42

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.
#42b8ea
#061115
#123240
#1e546a
#2a7595
#3697bf

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.
#42b8ea
#42ead9
#42daea
#42b8ea
#4296ea
#4275ea

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#42b8ea
#9642ea
#ead942

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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#f2fafe
#e4f5fc
#d7f0fb
#c9ebf9
#bce6f8
#aee1f6
#a1dcf5
#93d6f3
#86d1f2
#78ccf0
#6bc7ef
#5dc2ed
#50bdec
#42b8ea

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#050d11
#091a21
#0e2732
#133543
#184254
#1c4f64
#215c75
#266986
#2a7696
#2f83a7
#3491b8
#399ec9
#3dabd9
#42b8ea

Contrast Checker

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2.264 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!
9.276 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 #42b8ea

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Use #42b8ea in CSS

#42b8ea as Background Color in CSS
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#42b8ea as Text Color in CSS
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#42b8ea as Border Color in CSS
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