Cyan

The color #42AABB is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 170, 187 and HSL values of 188°, 48%, 50%.

Color Values for #42AABB

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HEX:
#42AABB
RGB:
rgb(66,170,187) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(188,48%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(65%, 9%, 0%, 27%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42AABB

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

Red: 25.9%
Green: 66.7%
Blue: 73.3%

Contrast Analysis for #42AABB

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 #42AABB

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42AABB

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

Complementary Colors for #42AABB

The complementary color for #42AABB is #BD5342. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42AABB

The analogous colors for #42AABB are #42BD90 and #426FBD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42AABB

The triadic colors for #42AABB are #BD42AC and #ACBD42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42AABB

These are the darker variations of #42AABB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358896 and #286670. This progression shows how #42AABB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42AABB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68BBC9 and #8ECCD6. This progression shows how #42AABB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42AABB

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

Brands that use #42AABB

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

#42AABB Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #42AABB is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 170, 187 and HSL values of 188°, 48%, 50%.

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