Cyan

The color #42A48A is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 164, 138 and HSL values of 164°, 43%, 45%.

Color Values for #42A48A

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HEX:
#42A48A
RGB:
rgb(66,164,138) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(164,43%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(60%, 0%, 16%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42A48A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42A48A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 64.3%
Blue: 54.1%

Contrast Analysis for #42A48A

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 #42A48A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42A48A

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

Complementary Colors for #42A48A

The complementary color for #42A48A is #A4415C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42A48A

The analogous colors for #42A48A are #41A458 and #418DA4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42A48A

The triadic colors for #42A48A are #8A41A4 and #A48A41. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42A48A

These are the darker variations of #42A48A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35836E and #286253. This progression shows how #42A48A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42A48A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68B6A1 and #8EC8B9. This progression shows how #42A48A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42A48A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42A48A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42A48A

Companies and brands that incorporate #42A48A in their visual identity.

#42A48A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42A48A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42A48A is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 164, 138 and HSL values of 164°, 43%, 45%.

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