Blue

The color #42489A is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 72, 154 and HSL values of 236°, 40%, 43%.

Color Values for #42489A

Below are the different color format representations for #42489A. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42489A
RGB:
rgb(66,72,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(236,40%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 53%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42489A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42489A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 28.2%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #42489A

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 #42489A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42489A

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

Complementary Colors for #42489A

The complementary color for #42489A is #9A9442. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42489A

The analogous colors for #42489A are #42739A and #68429A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42489A

The triadic colors for #42489A are #9A4248 and #489A42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42489A

These are the darker variations of #42489A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353A7B and #282B5C. This progression shows how #42489A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42489A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686DAE and #8E91C2. This progression shows how #42489A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42489A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42489A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42489A

Companies and brands that incorporate #42489A in their visual identity.

#42489A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42489A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42489A is a blue with RGB values of 66, 72, 154 and HSL values of 236°, 40%, 43%.

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