Vivid Dark Blue

The color #042F5A is a vivid dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 4, 47, 90 and HSL values of 210°, 91%, 18%.

Color Values for #042F5A

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HEX:
#042F5A
RGB:
rgb(4,47,90) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(210,91%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(96%, 48%, 0%, 65%) Copied!

Color Composition of #042F5A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #042F5A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 1.6%
Green: 18.4%
Blue: 35.3%

Contrast Analysis for #042F5A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #042F5A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #042F5A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #042F5A

The complementary color for #042F5A is #582E04. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #042F5A

The analogous colors for #042F5A are #045858 and #040458. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #042F5A

The triadic colors for #042F5A are #58042E and #2E5804. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #042F5A

These are the darker variations of #042F5A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #032648 and #021C36. This progression shows how #042F5A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #042F5A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #36597B and #68829C. This progression shows how #042F5A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #042F5A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #042F5A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #042F5A

Companies and brands that incorporate #042F5A in their visual identity.

#042F5A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #042F5A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #042F5A is a vivid dark blue with RGB values of 4, 47, 90 and HSL values of 210°, 91%, 18%.

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