Blue

The color #4242D4 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 66, 212 and HSL values of 240°, 63%, 55%.

Color Values for #4242D4

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HEX:
#4242D4
RGB:
rgb(66,66,212) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,63%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(69%, 69%, 0%, 17%) Copied!

Color Composition of #4242D4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #4242D4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 83.1%

Contrast Analysis for #4242D4

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 #4242D4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #4242D4

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

Complementary Colors for #4242D4

The complementary color for #4242D4 is #D5D544. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #4242D4

The analogous colors for #4242D4 are #448CD5 and #8C44D5. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #4242D4

The triadic colors for #4242D4 are #D54444 and #44D544. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #4242D4

These are the darker variations of #4242D4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3535AA and #28287F. This progression shows how #4242D4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #4242D4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6868DD and #8E8EE5. This progression shows how #4242D4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #4242D4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #4242D4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #4242D4

Companies and brands that incorporate #4242D4 in their visual identity.

#4242D4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #4242D4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #4242D4 is a blue with RGB values of 66, 66, 212 and HSL values of 240°, 63%, 55%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #4242D4 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.