Cyan

The color #428A8D is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 138, 141 and HSL values of 182°, 36%, 41%.

Color Values for #428A8D

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HEX:
#428A8D
RGB:
rgb(66,138,141) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(182,36%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(53%, 2%, 0%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #428A8D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #428A8D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 54.1%
Blue: 55.3%

Contrast Analysis for #428A8D

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 #428A8D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #428A8D

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

Complementary Colors for #428A8D

The complementary color for #428A8D is #8E4543. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #428A8D

The analogous colors for #428A8D are #438E6B and #43668E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #428A8D

The triadic colors for #428A8D are #8E438C and #8C8E43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #428A8D

These are the darker variations of #428A8D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #356E71 and #285355. This progression shows how #428A8D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #428A8D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68A1A4 and #8EB9BB. This progression shows how #428A8D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #428A8D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #428A8D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #428A8D

Companies and brands that incorporate #428A8D in their visual identity.

#428A8D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #428A8D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #428A8D is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 138, 141 and HSL values of 182°, 36%, 41%.

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