Blue

The color #42406D is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 64, 109 and HSL values of 243°, 26%, 34%.

Color Values for #42406D

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HEX:
#42406D
RGB:
rgb(66,64,109)
HSL:
hsl(243,26%,34%)
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 41%, 0%, 57%)

Color Composition of #42406D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42406D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 42.7%

Contrast Analysis for #42406D

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 #42406D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42406D

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

Complementary Colors for #42406D

The complementary color for #42406D is #6B6D40. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42406D

The analogous colors for #42406D are #40546D and #59406D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42406D

The triadic colors for #42406D are #6D4240 and #406D42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42406D

These are the darker variations of #42406D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353357 and #282641. This progression shows how #42406D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42406D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68668A and #8E8CA7. This progression shows how #42406D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42406D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42406D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42406D

Companies and brands that incorporate #42406D in their visual identity.

#42406D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42406D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42406D is a blue with RGB values of 66, 64, 109 and HSL values of 243°, 26%, 34%.

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