Grayish Cyan

The color #42565C is a grayish cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 86, 92 and HSL values of 194°, 16%, 31%.

Color Values for #42565C

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HEX:
#42565C
RGB:
rgb(66,86,92) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(194,16%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 7%, 0%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42565C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42565C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 33.7%
Blue: 36.1%

Contrast Analysis for #42565C

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 #42565C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42565C

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

Complementary Colors for #42565C

The complementary color for #42565C is #5C4842. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42565C

The analogous colors for #42565C are #425C55 and #42495C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42565C

The triadic colors for #42565C are #5C4256 and #565C42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42565C

These are the darker variations of #42565C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35454A and #283437. This progression shows how #42565C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42565C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68787D and #8E9A9D. This progression shows how #42565C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42565C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42565C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42565C

Companies and brands that incorporate #42565C in their visual identity.

#42565C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42565C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42565C is a grayish cyan with RGB values of 66, 86, 92 and HSL values of 194°, 16%, 31%.

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