steelblue

#42728F

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB66, 114, 143
CMYK54, 20, 0, 44
HSL203°, 37%, 41%
LAB46, -10, -21
Closest Library Match
slate-50092% Match

Readability

5.20On WhitePASS AA
4.03On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #42728F

The hexadecimal color code #42728F is a medium, muted shade of Cyan (known as steelblue). In the RGB color model, #42728F is comprised of 66 red, 114 green, and 143 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 203 degrees, a saturation of 37%, and a lightness of 41%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 509 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create muted Cyan atmospheres. Designers searching for Cyan color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #42728F.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind