Blue

The color #42669E is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 102, 158 and HSL values of 217°, 41%, 44%.

Color Values for #42669E

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HEX:
#42669E
RGB:
rgb(66,102,158) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(217,41%,44%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(58%, 35%, 0%, 38%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42669E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42669E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 40%
Blue: 62%

Contrast Analysis for #42669E

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 #42669E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42669E

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

Complementary Colors for #42669E

The complementary color for #42669E is #9E7B42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42669E

The analogous colors for #42669E are #42939E and #4D429E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42669E

The triadic colors for #42669E are #9E4265 and #659E42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42669E

These are the darker variations of #42669E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35527E and #283D5F. This progression shows how #42669E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42669E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6885B1 and #8EA3C5. This progression shows how #42669E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42669E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42669E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42669E

Companies and brands that incorporate #42669E in their visual identity.

#42669E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42669E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42669E is a blue with RGB values of 66, 102, 158 and HSL values of 217°, 41%, 44%.

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