Java

Q: How do I use #42BDBD in CSS?

You can use #42BDBD in CSS with: background-color: #42BDBD; or color: #42BDBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 189, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 0%, 0%, 26%.

#42BDBD

Java is a cool medium color with the hex code #42BDBD. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 66, 189, 189 in digital design or CMYK 65%, 0%, 0%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Java color values

HEX: #42BDBD
RGB: 66, 189, 189
HSL: 180°, 48%, 50%
CMYK: 65, 0, 0, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Java sits at 180° on the color wheel with 48% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. The moderate 48% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Java is rendered as rgb(66, 189, 189), where the green channel leads at 189, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Java translates to a CMYK breakdown of 65C 0M 0Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Java

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #42BDBD;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 189, 189;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#42BDBD',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 65%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(66, 189, 189)
rgba(66, 189, 189, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 180° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #42BDBD?

#42BDBD is Java, a cool medium color with RGB values of 66, 189, 189. It has a hue of 180°, 48% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #42BDBD?

The RGB color code for #42BDBD is rgb(66, 189, 189). This means it contains 66 red, 189 green, and 189 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Java a warm or cool color?

Java (#42BDBD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #42BDBD in CSS?

You can use #42BDBD in CSS with: background-color: #42BDBD; or color: #42BDBD; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 189, 189). For print design, use CMYK: 65%, 0%, 0%, 26%.