Cyan

The color #42698B is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 105, 139 and HSL values of 208°, 36%, 40%.

Color Values for #42698B

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HEX:
#42698B
RGB:
rgb(66,105,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(208,36%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(53%, 24%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42698B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42698B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 41.2%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #42698B

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 #42698B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42698B

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

Complementary Colors for #42698B

The complementary color for #42698B is #8B6441. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42698B

The analogous colors for #42698B are #418B88 and #41448B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42698B

The triadic colors for #42698B are #8B4168 and #688B41. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42698B

These are the darker variations of #42698B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35546F and #283F53. This progression shows how #42698B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42698B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6887A2 and #8EA5B9. This progression shows how #42698B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42698B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42698B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#42698B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42698B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42698B is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 105, 139 and HSL values of 208°, 36%, 40%.

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