Blue

The color #42506B is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 80, 107 and HSL values of 220°, 24%, 34%.

Color Values for #42506B

Below are the different color format representations for #42506B. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42506B
RGB:
rgb(66,80,107) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(220,24%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(38%, 25%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42506B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42506B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 31.4%
Blue: 42%

Contrast Analysis for #42506B

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 #42506B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42506B

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

Complementary Colors for #42506B

The complementary color for #42506B is #6C5E42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42506B

The analogous colors for #42506B are #42656C and #49426C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42506B

The triadic colors for #42506B are #6C4250 and #506C42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42506B

These are the darker variations of #42506B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #354056 and #283040. This progression shows how #42506B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42506B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #687389 and #8E96A6. This progression shows how #42506B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42506B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42506B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42506B

Companies and brands that incorporate #42506B in their visual identity.

#42506B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42506B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42506B is a blue with RGB values of 66, 80, 107 and HSL values of 220°, 24%, 34%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #42506B including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.