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Cyan / Aqua

#42EAF0

Cyan / Aqua is a cool light color with the hex code #42EAF0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 66, 234, 240 in digital design or CMYK 73%, 3%, 0%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cyan / Aqua color values

HEX
#42EAF0
RGB
66, 234, 240
HSL
182°, 85%, 60%
CMYK
73, 3, 0, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cyan / Aqua sits at 182° on the color wheel with 85% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 85%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Cyan / Aqua is rendered as rgb(66, 234, 240), where the blue channel is highest at 240, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Cyan / Aqua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 73C 3M 0Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (73%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Cyan / Aqua

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #42EAF0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 66, 234, 240;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#42EAF0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 73%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(66, 234, 240)
rgba(66, 234, 240, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 182° on the color wheel

Canva logo
Canva
Tidal logo
Tidal
Disney+ logo
Disney+
Tiffany & Co. logo
Tiffany & Co.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #42EAF0?
#42EAF0 is Cyan / Aqua, a cool light color with RGB values of 66, 234, 240. It has a hue of 182°, 85% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #42EAF0?
The RGB color code for #42EAF0 is rgb(66, 234, 240). This means it contains 66 red, 234 green, and 240 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?
Cyan / Aqua (#42EAF0) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #42EAF0 in CSS?
You can use #42EAF0 in CSS with: background-color: #42EAF0; or color: #42EAF0; or as an RGB value: rgb(66, 234, 240). For print design, use CMYK: 73%, 3%, 0%, 6%.

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