Vivid Cyan

The color #42ADFF is a vivid cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 173, 255 and HSL values of 206°, 100%, 63%.

Color Values for #42ADFF

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HEX:
#42ADFF
RGB:
rgb(66,173,255) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(206,100%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(74%, 32%, 0%, 0%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42ADFF

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

Red: 25.9%
Green: 67.8%
Blue: 100%

Contrast Analysis for #42ADFF

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 #42ADFF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42ADFF

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

Complementary Colors for #42ADFF

The complementary color for #42ADFF is #FF9442. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42ADFF

The analogous colors for #42ADFF are #42FFF2 and #424FFF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42ADFF

The triadic colors for #42ADFF are #FF42AD and #ADFF42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42ADFF

These are the darker variations of #42ADFF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358ACC and #286899. This progression shows how #42ADFF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42ADFF

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

Color Blindness Simulation for #42ADFF

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

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#42ADFF Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #42ADFF is a vivid cyan with RGB values of 66, 173, 255 and HSL values of 206°, 100%, 63%.

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