Cyan

The color #42B8A8 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 184, 168 and HSL values of 172°, 47%, 49%.

Color Values for #42B8A8

Below are the different color format representations for #42B8A8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42B8A8
RGB:
rgb(66,184,168) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(172,47%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(64%, 0%, 9%, 28%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42B8A8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42B8A8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 72.2%
Blue: 65.9%

Contrast Analysis for #42B8A8

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 #42B8A8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42B8A8

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

Complementary Colors for #42B8A8

The complementary color for #42B8A8 is #B84252. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42B8A8

The analogous colors for #42B8A8 are #42B86D and #428DB8. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42B8A8

The triadic colors for #42B8A8 are #A842B8 and #B8A842. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42B8A8

These are the darker variations of #42B8A8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #359386 and #286E65. This progression shows how #42B8A8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42B8A8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68C6B9 and #8ED4CB. This progression shows how #42B8A8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42B8A8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42B8A8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42B8A8

Companies and brands that incorporate #42B8A8 in their visual identity.

#42B8A8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42B8A8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42B8A8 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 184, 168 and HSL values of 172°, 47%, 49%.

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