Cyan

The color #42B587 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 181, 135 and HSL values of 156°, 47%, 48%.

Color Values for #42B587

Below are the different color format representations for #42B587. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42B587
RGB:
rgb(66,181,135) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(156,47%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(64%, 0%, 25%, 29%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42B587

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42B587. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 71%
Blue: 52.9%

Contrast Analysis for #42B587

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 #42B587

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42B587

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

Complementary Colors for #42B587

The complementary color for #42B587 is #B4416F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42B587

The analogous colors for #42B587 are #41B44C and #41A8B4. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42B587

The triadic colors for #42B587 are #8641B4 and #B48641. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42B587

These are the darker variations of #42B587. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35916C and #286D51. This progression shows how #42B587 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42B587

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68C49F and #8ED3B7. This progression shows how #42B587. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42B587

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42B587. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#42B587 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42B587. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42B587 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 181, 135 and HSL values of 156°, 47%, 48%.

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