Cyan

The color #468EA9 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 70, 142, 169 and HSL values of 196°, 41%, 47%.

Color Values for #468EA9

Below are the different color format representations for #468EA9. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#468EA9
RGB:
rgb(70,142,169) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(196,41%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(59%, 16%, 0%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #468EA9

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #468EA9. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 27.5%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 66.3%

Contrast Analysis for #468EA9

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 #468EA9

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #468EA9

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

Complementary Colors for #468EA9

The complementary color for #468EA9 is #A96147. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #468EA9

The analogous colors for #468EA9 are #47A992 and #475EA9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #468EA9

The triadic colors for #468EA9 are #A9478F and #8FA947. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #468EA9

These are the darker variations of #468EA9. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #387287 and #2A5565. This progression shows how #468EA9 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #468EA9

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6BA5BA and #90BBCB. This progression shows how #468EA9. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #468EA9

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #468EA9. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #468EA9

Companies and brands that incorporate #468EA9 in their visual identity.

#468EA9 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #468EA9. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #468EA9 is a cyan with RGB values of 70, 142, 169 and HSL values of 196°, 41%, 47%.

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