Rich Aqua Crystal

#42a8bd

Notes

Rich Aqua Crystal (#42A8BD) is a true cyan with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (190°, 48%, 50%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#42a8bd

RGB

rgb(66, 168, 189)

HSL

hsl(190, 48%, 50%)