Grayish Blue

The color #42434D is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 67, 77 and HSL values of 235°, 8%, 28%.

Color Values for #42434D

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HEX:
#42434D
RGB:
rgb(66,67,77) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,8%,28%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(14%, 13%, 0%, 70%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42434D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42434D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 26.3%
Blue: 30.2%

Contrast Analysis for #42434D

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 #42434D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42434D

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

Complementary Colors for #42434D

The complementary color for #42434D is #4D4C42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42434D

The analogous colors for #42434D are #42484D and #46424D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42434D

The triadic colors for #42434D are #4D4243 and #434D42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42434D

These are the darker variations of #42434D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35363E and #28282E. This progression shows how #42434D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42434D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686971 and #8E8E94. This progression shows how #42434D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42434D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42434D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42434D

Companies and brands that incorporate #42434D in their visual identity.

#42434D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42434D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42434D is a grayish blue with RGB values of 66, 67, 77 and HSL values of 235°, 8%, 28%.

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