Vivid Cyan

The color #42A9F4 is a vivid cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 169, 244 and HSL values of 205°, 89%, 61%.

Color Values for #42A9F4

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HEX:
#42A9F4
RGB:
rgb(66,169,244) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(205,89%,61%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(73%, 31%, 0%, 4%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42A9F4

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42A9F4. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 95.7%

Contrast Analysis for #42A9F4

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 #42A9F4

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42A9F4

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

Complementary Colors for #42A9F4

The complementary color for #42A9F4 is #F48D43. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42A9F4

The analogous colors for #42A9F4 are #43F4E5 and #4352F4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42A9F4

The triadic colors for #42A9F4 are #F443AA and #AAF443. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42A9F4

These are the darker variations of #42A9F4. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #3587C3 and #286592. This progression shows how #42A9F4 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42A9F4

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68BAF6 and #8ECBF8. This progression shows how #42A9F4. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42A9F4

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42A9F4. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #42A9F4 in their visual identity.

#42A9F4 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42A9F4. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42A9F4 is a vivid cyan with RGB values of 66, 169, 244 and HSL values of 205°, 89%, 61%.

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