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Conversion
| HEX | #42bad9 |
| HEX8 | #42bad9ff |
| RGB | rgb(66, 186, 217) |
| CMYK | [0.7,0.14,0,0.15] |
| Name | #42bad9 |
| HCL | [227.3,34.34,70.37] |
| oklab | [0.74,-0.09,-0.07] |
| Num | 4373209 |
| HSI | [191.21,0.58,0.61] |
| lab | [70.37,-23.29,-25.24] |
Color harmonies of #42bad9
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.
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.
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.
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.
Split Complements
Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
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.
Shades
A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
Contrast Checker
Verify the contrast of a #42bad9 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.
2.269 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!
9.257 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!
Use #42bad9 in CSS
#42bad9 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#42bad9">Background Color</div>
#42bad9 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#42bad9">Text Color</div>
#42bad9 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#42bad9">Border Color</div>