Grayish Purple

The color #42394A is a grayish purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 57, 74 and HSL values of 272°, 13%, 26%.

Color Values for #42394A

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HEX:
#42394A
RGB:
rgb(66,57,74) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,13%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 23%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42394A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42394A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 22.4%
Blue: 29%

Contrast Analysis for #42394A

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 #42394A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42394A

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

Complementary Colors for #42394A

The complementary color for #42394A is #424B3A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42394A

The analogous colors for #42394A are #3A3A4B and #4B3A4A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42394A

The triadic colors for #42394A are #4B433A and #3A4B43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42394A

These are the darker variations of #42394A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #352E3B and #28222C. This progression shows how #42394A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42394A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68616E and #8E8892. This progression shows how #42394A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42394A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42394A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42394A

Companies and brands that incorporate #42394A in their visual identity.

#42394A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42394A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42394A is a grayish purple with RGB values of 66, 57, 74 and HSL values of 272°, 13%, 26%.

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