Cyan

The color #42AE91 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 174, 145 and HSL values of 164°, 45%, 47%.

Color Values for #42AE91

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HEX:
#42AE91
RGB:
rgb(66,174,145) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(164,45%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(62%, 0%, 17%, 32%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42AE91

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42AE91. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 68.2%
Blue: 56.9%

Contrast Analysis for #42AE91

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 #42AE91

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42AE91

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

Complementary Colors for #42AE91

The complementary color for #42AE91 is #AE425F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42AE91

The analogous colors for #42AE91 are #42AE5B and #4295AE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42AE91

The triadic colors for #42AE91 are #9142AE and #AE9142. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42AE91

These are the darker variations of #42AE91. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358B74 and #286857. This progression shows how #42AE91 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42AE91

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68BEA7 and #8ECEBD. This progression shows how #42AE91. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42AE91

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42AE91. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42AE91

Companies and brands that incorporate #42AE91 in their visual identity.

#42AE91 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42AE91. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42AE91 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 174, 145 and HSL values of 164°, 45%, 47%.

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