mediumturquoise

#42B8B4

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB66, 184, 180
CMYK64, 0, 2, 28
HSL178°, 47%, 49%
LAB68, -35, -8
Closest Library Match
teal-40092% Match

Readability

2.40On WhiteFAIL
8.74On BlackPASS AA

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #42B8B4

The hexadecimal color code #42B8B4 is a medium, moderate shade of Teal (known as mediumturquoise). In the RGB color model, #42B8B4 is comprised of 66 red, 184 green, and 180 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 178 degrees, a saturation of 47%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 526 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate Teal atmospheres. Designers searching for Teal 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 #42B8B4.

Vision Simulation

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