Vivid Cyan

The color #42C6FF is a vivid cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 198, 255 and HSL values of 198°, 100%, 63%.

Color Values for #42C6FF

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HEX:
#42C6FF
RGB:
rgb(66,198,255) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(198,100%,63%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(74%, 22%, 0%, 0%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42C6FF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42C6FF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 77.6%
Blue: 100%

Contrast Analysis for #42C6FF

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 #42C6FF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42C6FF

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

Complementary Colors for #42C6FF

The complementary color for #42C6FF is #FF7B42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42C6FF

The analogous colors for #42C6FF are #42FFD9 and #4268FF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42C6FF

The triadic colors for #42C6FF are #FF42C6 and #C6FF42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42C6FF

These are the darker variations of #42C6FF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #359ECC and #287799. This progression shows how #42C6FF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42C6FF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68D1FF and #8EDDFF. This progression shows how #42C6FF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42C6FF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42C6FF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42C6FF

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#42C6FF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42C6FF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42C6FF is a vivid cyan with RGB values of 66, 198, 255 and HSL values of 198°, 100%, 63%.

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