Cyan

The color #42A878 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 168, 120 and HSL values of 152°, 44%, 46%.

Color Values for #42A878

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HEX:
#42A878
RGB:
rgb(66,168,120) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(152,44%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(61%, 0%, 29%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42A878

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42A878. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #42A878

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 #42A878

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42A878

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

Complementary Colors for #42A878

The complementary color for #42A878 is #A94272. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42A878

The analogous colors for #42A878 are #42A945 and #42A5A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42A878

The triadic colors for #42A878 are #7942A9 and #A97942. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42A878

These are the darker variations of #42A878. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358660 and #286548. This progression shows how #42A878 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42A878

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68B993 and #8ECBAE. This progression shows how #42A878. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42A878

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42A878. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42A878

Companies and brands that incorporate #42A878 in their visual identity.

#42A878 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42A878. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42A878 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 168, 120 and HSL values of 152°, 44%, 46%.

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