Cyan

The color #428A8B is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 138, 139 and HSL values of 181°, 36%, 40%.

Color Values for #428A8B

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HEX:
#428A8B
RGB:
rgb(66,138,139) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(181,36%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(53%, 1%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #428A8B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #428A8B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 54.5%

Contrast Analysis for #428A8B

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 #428A8B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #428A8B

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

Complementary Colors for #428A8B

The complementary color for #428A8B is #8B4341. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #428A8B

The analogous colors for #428A8B are #418B67 and #41658B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #428A8B

The triadic colors for #428A8B are #8B4189 and #898B41. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #428A8B

These are the darker variations of #428A8B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #356E6F and #285353. This progression shows how #428A8B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #428A8B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68A1A2 and #8EB9B9. This progression shows how #428A8B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #428A8B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #428A8B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #428A8B

Companies and brands that incorporate #428A8B in their visual identity.

#428A8B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #428A8B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #428A8B is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 138, 139 and HSL values of 181°, 36%, 40%.

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