Blue

The color #5B42BF is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 91, 66, 191 and HSL values of 252°, 49%, 50%.

Color Values for #5B42BF

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HEX:
#5B42BF
RGB:
rgb(91,66,191) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,49%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(52%, 65%, 0%, 25%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5B42BF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5B42BF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 35.7%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 74.9%

Contrast Analysis for #5B42BF

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 #5B42BF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5B42BF

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

Complementary Colors for #5B42BF

The complementary color for #5B42BF is #A5BE41. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5B42BF

The analogous colors for #5B42BF are #4167BE and #9841BE. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5B42BF

The triadic colors for #5B42BF are #BE5A41 and #41BE5A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5B42BF

These are the darker variations of #5B42BF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #493599 and #372873. This progression shows how #5B42BF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5B42BF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7C68CC and #9D8ED9. This progression shows how #5B42BF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5B42BF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5B42BF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5B42BF

Companies and brands that incorporate #5B42BF in their visual identity.

#5B42BF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5B42BF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5B42BF is a blue with RGB values of 91, 66, 191 and HSL values of 252°, 49%, 50%.

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