Cyan

The color #42C6C5 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 198, 197 and HSL values of 180°, 54%, 52%.

Color Values for #42C6C5

Below are the different color format representations for #42C6C5. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42C6C5
RGB:
rgb(66,198,197) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(180,54%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(67%, 0%, 1%, 22%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42C6C5

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42C6C5. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 77.6%
Blue: 77.3%

Contrast Analysis for #42C6C5

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 #42C6C5

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42C6C5

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

Complementary Colors for #42C6C5

The complementary color for #42C6C5 is #C74343. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42C6C5

The analogous colors for #42C6C5 are #43C785 and #4385C7. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42C6C5

The triadic colors for #42C6C5 are #C743C7 and #C7C743. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42C6C5

These are the darker variations of #42C6C5. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #359E9E and #287776. This progression shows how #42C6C5 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42C6C5

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68D1D1 and #8EDDDC. This progression shows how #42C6C5. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42C6C5

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42C6C5. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #42C6C5 in their visual identity.

#42C6C5 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42C6C5. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42C6C5 is a cyan with RGB values of 66, 198, 197 and HSL values of 180°, 54%, 52%.

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