Grayish Blue

The color #42424F is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 66, 79 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 28%.

Color Values for #42424F

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

HEX:
#42424F
RGB:
rgb(66,66,79) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,9%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(16%, 16%, 0%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42424F

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

Red: 25.9%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 31%

Contrast Analysis for #42424F

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 #42424F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42424F

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

Complementary Colors for #42424F

The complementary color for #42424F is #4E4E41. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42424F

The analogous colors for #42424F are #41474E and #47414E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42424F

The triadic colors for #42424F are #4E4141 and #414E41. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42424F

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

Tints of #42424F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686872 and #8E8E95. This progression shows how #42424F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42424F

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

Brands that use #42424F

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

#42424F Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #42424F is a grayish blue with RGB values of 66, 66, 79 and HSL values of 240°, 9%, 28%.

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