Grayish Purple

The color #42344B is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 52, 75 and HSL values of 277°, 18%, 25%.

Color Values for #42344B

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HEX:
#42344B
RGB:
rgb(66,52,75) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(277,18%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 31%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42344B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42344B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 20.4%
Blue: 29.4%

Contrast Analysis for #42344B

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 #42344B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42344B

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

Complementary Colors for #42344B

The complementary color for #42344B is #3D4B34. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42344B

The analogous colors for #42344B are #37344B and #4B3449. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42344B

The triadic colors for #42344B are #4B4234 and #344B42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42344B

These are the darker variations of #42344B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #352A3C and #281F2D. This progression shows how #42344B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42344B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #685D6F and #8E8593. This progression shows how #42344B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42344B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42344B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42344B

Companies and brands that incorporate #42344B in their visual identity.

#42344B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42344B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42344B is a grayish purple with RGB values of 66, 52, 75 and HSL values of 277°, 18%, 25%.

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