Cyan

The color #42BDAE is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 189, 174 and HSL values of 173°, 48%, 50%.

Color Values for #42BDAE

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HEX:
#42BDAE
RGB:
rgb(66,189,174) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,48%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(65%, 0%, 8%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42BDAE

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

Red: 25.9%
Green: 74.1%
Blue: 68.2%

Contrast Analysis for #42BDAE

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 #42BDAE

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42BDAE

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

Complementary Colors for #42BDAE

The complementary color for #42BDAE is #BD4251. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42BDAE

The analogous colors for #42BDAE are #42BD71 and #428EBD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42BDAE

The triadic colors for #42BDAE are #AE42BD and #BDAE42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42BDAE

These are the darker variations of #42BDAE. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #35978B and #287168. This progression shows how #42BDAE darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42BDAE

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68CABE and #8ED7CE. This progression shows how #42BDAE. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42BDAE

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

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#42BDAE Closest Pantone Colors

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

The color #42BDAE is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 189, 174 and HSL values of 173°, 48%, 50%.

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