Cyan

The color #42859A is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 133, 154 and HSL values of 194°, 40%, 43%.

Color Values for #42859A

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HEX:
#42859A
RGB:
rgb(66,133,154)
HSL:
hsl(194,40%,43%)
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 14%, 0%, 40%)

Color Composition of #42859A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42859A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 52.2%
Blue: 60.4%

Contrast Analysis for #42859A

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 #42859A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42859A

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

Complementary Colors for #42859A

The complementary color for #42859A is #9A5642. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42859A

The analogous colors for #42859A are #429A82 and #42599A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42859A

The triadic colors for #42859A are #9A4285 and #859A42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42859A

These are the darker variations of #42859A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #356A7B and #28505C. This progression shows how #42859A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42859A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #689DAE and #8EB6C2. This progression shows how #42859A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42859A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42859A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42859A

Companies and brands that incorporate #42859A in their visual identity.

#42859A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42859A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42859A is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 133, 154 and HSL values of 194°, 40%, 43%.

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