Blue

The color #42499A is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 73, 154 and HSL values of 235°, 40%, 43%.

Color Values for #42499A

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HEX:
#42499A
RGB:
rgb(66,73,154) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(235,40%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 53%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42499A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42499A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 28.6%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #42499A

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 #42499A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42499A

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

Complementary Colors for #42499A

The complementary color for #42499A is #9A9242. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42499A

The analogous colors for #42499A are #42759A and #66429A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42499A

The triadic colors for #42499A are #9A4249 and #499A42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42499A

These are the darker variations of #42499A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #353A7B and #282C5C. This progression shows how #42499A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42499A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #686DAE and #8E92C2. This progression shows how #42499A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42499A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42499A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42499A

Companies and brands that incorporate #42499A in their visual identity.

#42499A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42499A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42499A is a blue with RGB values of 66, 73, 154 and HSL values of 235°, 40%, 43%.

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