Grayish Blue

The color #42424B is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 66, 75 and HSL values of 240°, 6%, 28%.

Color Values for #42424B

Below are the different color format representations for #42424B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42424B
RGB:
rgb(66,66,75) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,6%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 12%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42424B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42424B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

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

Contrast Analysis for #42424B

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 #42424B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42424B

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

Complementary Colors for #42424B

The complementary color for #42424B is #4C4C43. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42424B

The analogous colors for #42424B are #43474C and #47434C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42424B

The triadic colors for #42424B are #4C4343 and #434C43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42424B

These are the darker variations of #42424B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35353C and #28282D. This progression shows how #42424B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42424B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68686F and #8E8E93. This progression shows how #42424B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42424B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42424B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42424B

Companies and brands that incorporate #42424B in their visual identity.

#42424B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42424B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42424B is a grayish blue with RGB values of 66, 66, 75 and HSL values of 240°, 6%, 28%.

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