Blue

The color #42486E is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 72, 110 and HSL values of 232°, 25%, 35%.

Color Values for #42486E

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HEX:
#42486E
RGB:
rgb(66,72,110) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(232,25%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(40%, 35%, 0%, 57%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42486E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42486E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 28.2%
Blue: 43.1%

Contrast Analysis for #42486E

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 #42486E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42486E

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

Complementary Colors for #42486E

The complementary color for #42486E is #706A43. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42486E

The analogous colors for #42486E are #435F70 and #534370. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42486E

The triadic colors for #42486E are #704349 and #497043. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42486E

These are the darker variations of #42486E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353A58 and #282B42. This progression shows how #42486E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42486E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686D8B and #8E91A8. This progression shows how #42486E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42486E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42486E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42486E

Companies and brands that incorporate #42486E in their visual identity.

#42486E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42486E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42486E is a blue with RGB values of 66, 72, 110 and HSL values of 232°, 25%, 35%.

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