Blue

The color #3842AD is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 56, 66, 173 and HSL values of 235°, 51%, 45%.

Color Values for #3842AD

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HEX:
#3842AD
RGB:
rgb(56,66,173) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,51%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(68%, 62%, 0%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3842AD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3842AD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 22%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 67.8%

Contrast Analysis for #3842AD

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 #3842AD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3842AD

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

Complementary Colors for #3842AD

The complementary color for #3842AD is #ADA438. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3842AD

The analogous colors for #3842AD are #387DAD and #6938AD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3842AD

The triadic colors for #3842AD are #AD3842 and #42AD38. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3842AD

These are the darker variations of #3842AD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2D358A and #222868. This progression shows how #3842AD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3842AD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6068BD and #888ECE. This progression shows how #3842AD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3842AD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3842AD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3842AD

Companies and brands that incorporate #3842AD in their visual identity.

#3842AD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3842AD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3842AD is a blue with RGB values of 56, 66, 173 and HSL values of 235°, 51%, 45%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #3842AD including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.