Cyan

The color #42B3B1 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 179, 177 and HSL values of 179°, 46%, 48%.

Color Values for #42B3B1

Below are the different color format representations for #42B3B1. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42B3B1
RGB:
rgb(66,179,177) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(179,46%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(63%, 0%, 1%, 30%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42B3B1

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42B3B1. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 70.2%
Blue: 69.4%

Contrast Analysis for #42B3B1

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 #42B3B1

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42B3B1

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

Complementary Colors for #42B3B1

The complementary color for #42B3B1 is #B34244. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42B3B1

The analogous colors for #42B3B1 are #42B379 and #427CB3. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42B3B1

The triadic colors for #42B3B1 are #B142B3 and #B3B142. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42B3B1

These are the darker variations of #42B3B1. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #358F8E and #286B6A. This progression shows how #42B3B1 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42B3B1

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68C2C1 and #8ED1D0. This progression shows how #42B3B1. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42B3B1

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42B3B1. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42B3B1

Companies and brands that incorporate #42B3B1 in their visual identity.

#42B3B1 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42B3B1. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42B3B1 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 179, 177 and HSL values of 179°, 46%, 48%.

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