Grayish Cyan

The color #404242 is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 64, 66, 66 and HSL values of 180°, 2%, 25%.

Color Values for #404242

Below are the different color format representations for #404242. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#404242
RGB:
rgb(64,66,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,2%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(3%, 0%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #404242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #404242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #404242

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 #404242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #404242

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

Complementary Colors for #404242

The complementary color for #404242 is #413E3E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #404242

The analogous colors for #404242 are #3E4140 and #3E4041. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #404242

The triadic colors for #404242 are #413E41 and #41413E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #404242

These are the darker variations of #404242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #333535 and #262828. This progression shows how #404242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #404242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #666868 and #8C8E8E. This progression shows how #404242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #404242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #404242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #404242

Companies and brands that incorporate #404242 in their visual identity.

#404242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #404242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #404242 is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 64, 66, 66 and HSL values of 180°, 2%, 25%.

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