Blue

The color #42459E is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 69, 158 and HSL values of 238°, 41%, 44%.

Color Values for #42459E

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HEX:
#42459E
RGB:
rgb(66,69,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(238,41%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(58%, 56%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42459E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42459E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 27.1%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #42459E

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 #42459E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42459E

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

Complementary Colors for #42459E

The complementary color for #42459E is #9E9B42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42459E

The analogous colors for #42459E are #42739E and #6D429E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42459E

The triadic colors for #42459E are #9E4245 and #459E42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42459E

These are the darker variations of #42459E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35377E and #28295F. This progression shows how #42459E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42459E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686AB1 and #8E8FC5. This progression shows how #42459E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42459E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42459E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42459E

Companies and brands that incorporate #42459E in their visual identity.

#42459E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42459E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42459E is a blue with RGB values of 66, 69, 158 and HSL values of 238°, 41%, 44%.

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