Cyan

The color #42A3AA is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 163, 170 and HSL values of 184°, 44%, 46%.

Color Values for #42A3AA

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HEX:
#42A3AA
RGB:
rgb(66,163,170) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(184,44%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(61%, 4%, 0%, 33%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42A3AA

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42A3AA. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 63.9%
Blue: 66.7%

Contrast Analysis for #42A3AA

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 #42A3AA

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42A3AA

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

Complementary Colors for #42A3AA

The complementary color for #42A3AA is #A94942. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42A3AA

The analogous colors for #42A3AA are #42A97C and #426EA9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42A3AA

The triadic colors for #42A3AA are #A942A2 and #A2A942. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42A3AA

These are the darker variations of #42A3AA. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358288 and #286266. This progression shows how #42A3AA darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42A3AA

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68B5BB and #8EC8CC. This progression shows how #42A3AA. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42A3AA

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42A3AA. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42A3AA

Companies and brands that incorporate #42A3AA in their visual identity.

#42A3AA Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42A3AA. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42A3AA is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 163, 170 and HSL values of 184°, 44%, 46%.

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