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#42F4F3
Color Values
#42F4F3
66, 244, 243
179.7, 89.0%, 60.8%
179.7, 73.0%, 95.7%
73.0%, 0.0%, 0.4%, 4.3%
0.8815 0.1378 194.4
Properties
Color Psychology
True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.
Design Usage
Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #42F4F3;
color: #42F4F3;
border-color: #42F4F3;
Teal 300
#5EEAD4
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.36:1
Text on black
15.47:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #42F4F3?
RGB(66, 244, 243) · HSL(179.7, 89.0%, 60.8%) · CMYK(73.0%, 0.0%, 0.4%, 4.3%)
Does #42F4F3 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.36:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #42F4F3?
Use 000000 text on a #42F4F3 background; contrast on black is 15.47:1.