Cyan

The color #42A895 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 168, 149 and HSL values of 169°, 44%, 46%.

Color Values for #42A895

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HEX:
#42A895
RGB:
rgb(66,168,149) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(169,44%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(61%, 0%, 11%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42A895

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42A895. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 58.4%

Contrast Analysis for #42A895

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 #42A895

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42A895

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

Complementary Colors for #42A895

The complementary color for #42A895 is #A94255. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42A895

The analogous colors for #42A895 are #42A962 and #4288A9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42A895

The triadic colors for #42A895 are #9642A9 and #A99642. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42A895

These are the darker variations of #42A895. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358677 and #286559. This progression shows how #42A895 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42A895

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68B9AA and #8ECBBF. This progression shows how #42A895. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42A895

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42A895. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42A895

Companies and brands that incorporate #42A895 in their visual identity.

#42A895 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42A895. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42A895 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 168, 149 and HSL values of 169°, 44%, 46%.

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