Dark Cyan

The color #284042 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 64, 66 and HSL values of 185°, 25%, 21%.

Color Values for #284042

Below are the different color format representations for #284042. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#284042
RGB:
rgb(40,64,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(185,25%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 3%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #284042

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #284042. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #284042

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 #284042

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #284042

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

Complementary Colors for #284042

The complementary color for #284042 is #432A28. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #284042

The analogous colors for #284042 are #284338 and #283343. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #284042

The triadic colors for #284042 are #432841 and #414328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #284042

These are the darker variations of #284042. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #203335 and #182628. This progression shows how #284042 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #284042

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #536668 and #7E8C8E. This progression shows how #284042. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #284042

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #284042. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #284042

Companies and brands that incorporate #284042 in their visual identity.

#284042 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #284042. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #284042 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 40, 64, 66 and HSL values of 185°, 25%, 21%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #284042 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.