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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 42.1 144.8 174 it is the complementary color RGB 212.9 110.2 81. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 42.1 144.8 174. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 47.1 144.8 169, RGB 64.1 162.8 188, RGB 81.1 180.8 207, RGB 98.1 198.8 226 and RGB 115.1 216.8 245

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 42.1 144.8 174. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 42.1 144.8 174, RGB 25.1 126.8 155, RGB 8.1 108.8 136, RGB 0 90.8 117 and RGB 0 72.8 98

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 41 143 172, RGB 41 108 172, RGB 41 73 172, RGB 45 41 172 and RGB 80 41 172

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 41 143 172, RGB 41 108 172, RGB 41 73 172 and RGB 41 41 172

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 41 143 172, RGB 24 153 189 and RGB 7 162 207

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 41 143 172, RGB 59 133 155, RGB 76 124 137, RGB 93 114 120 and RGB 111 104 103

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 41 172 131, RGB 41 172 165, RGB 41 144 172, RGB 41 109 172 and RGB 41 74 172

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 25 88 106, RGB 33 115 139, RGB 41 143 172, RGB 50 170 205 and RGB 83 184 213

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 42.1 144.8 174, RGB 96 41 172 and RGB 172 148 41

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 42.1 144.8 174, RGB 172 41 144 and RGB 144 172 41

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 42.1 144.8 174, RGB 96 41 172, RGB 172 70 41 and RGB 117 172 41

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 42.1 144.8 174 shade: RGB 42.1 144.8 174, RGB 135 41 172, RGB 172 70 41 and RGB 78 172 41

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #2A90AE

RGB 42.1 144.8 174

HSL 193.28, 0.61%, 0.42%

LAB 55.83, -18.82, -23.62

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 48 / 62 / 17

HEX #D46E51

RGB 212.9 110.2 81

HSL 13.28, 0.61%, 0.58%

LAB 57.96, 37.85, 34.46

 

CMYK 72 / 14 / 0 / 34

HEX #2F90A9

RGB 47.1 144.8 169

HSL 191.91, 0.56%, 0.42%

LAB 55.75, -19.84, -20.88

 

CMYK 66 / 13 / 0 / 26

HEX #40A2BC

RGB 64.1 162.8 188

HSL 192.2, 0.49%, 0.49%

LAB 62.38, -20.67, -21.45

 

CMYK 61 / 13 / 0 / 19

HEX #51B4CF

RGB 81.1 180.8 207

HSL 192.49, 0.57%, 0.56%

LAB 68.91, -21.29, -21.96

 

CMYK 57 / 12 / 0 / 11

HEX #62C6E2

RGB 98.1 198.8 226

HSL 192.76, 0.69%, 0.64%

LAB 75.36, -21.75, -22.44

 

CMYK 53 / 12 / 0 / 4

HEX #73D8F5

RGB 115.1 216.8 245

HSL 193.03, 0.87%, 0.71%

LAB 81.71, -22.1, -22.89

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #2A90AE

RGB 42.1 144.8 174

HSL 193.28, 0.61%, 0.42%

LAB 55.83, -18.82, -23.62

 

CMYK 84 / 18 / 0 / 39

HEX #197E9B

RGB 25.1 126.8 155

HSL 193.03, 0.72%, 0.35%

LAB 49.13, -17.42, -22.98

 

CMYK 94 / 20 / 0 / 47

HEX #086C88

RGB 8.1 108.8 136

HSL 192.76, 0.89%, 0.28%

LAB 42.35, -15.5, -22.23

 

CMYK 100 / 22 / 0 / 54

HEX #005A75

RGB 0 90.8 117

HSL 193.44, 1%, 0.23%

LAB 35.46, -12.9, -21.34

 

CMYK 100 / 26 / 0 / 62

HEX #004862

RGB 0 72.8 98

HSL 195.43, 1%, 0.19%

LAB 28.43, -9.66, -20.33

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 33

HEX #298FAC

RGB 41 143 172

HSL 193.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 55.17, -18.66, -23.49

 

CMYK 76 / 37 / 0 / 33

HEX #296CAC

RGB 41 108 172

HSL 209.31, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 44.48, 1.61, -40.19

 

CMYK 76 / 58 / 0 / 33

HEX #2949AC

RGB 41 73 172

HSL 225.34, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 34.43, 24.4, -56.36

 

CMYK 74 / 76 / 0 / 33

HEX #2D29AC

RGB 45 41 172

HSL 241.83, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 27.08, 44.89, -68.4

 

CMYK 53 / 76 / 0 / 33

HEX #5029AC

RGB 80 41 172

HSL 257.86, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 30.08, 49, -63.34

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 33

HEX #298FAC

RGB 41 143 172

HSL 193.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 55.17, -18.66, -23.49

 

CMYK 76 / 37 / 0 / 33

HEX #296CAC

RGB 41 108 172

HSL 209.31, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 44.48, 1.61, -40.19

 

CMYK 76 / 58 / 0 / 33

HEX #2949AC

RGB 41 73 172

HSL 225.34, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 34.43, 24.4, -56.36

 

CMYK 76 / 76 / 0 / 33

HEX #2929AC

RGB 41 41 172

HSL 240, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 26.84, 44.55, -68.81

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 33

HEX #298FAC

RGB 41 143 172

HSL 193.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 55.17, -18.66, -23.49

 

CMYK 87 / 19 / 0 / 26

HEX #1899BD

RGB 24 153 189

HSL 193.09, 0.77%, 0.42%

LAB 58.65, -19.72, -27.81

 

CMYK 97 / 22 / 0 / 19

HEX #07A2CF

RGB 7 162 207

HSL 193.5, 0.93%, 0.42%

LAB 61.99, -18.95, -32.73

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 33

HEX #298FAC

RGB 41 143 172

HSL 193.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 55.17, -18.66, -23.49

 

CMYK 62 / 14 / 0 / 39

HEX #3B859B

RGB 59 133 155

HSL 193.75, 0.45%, 0.42%

LAB 51.92, -16.05, -18.63

 

CMYK 45 / 9 / 0 / 46

HEX #4C7C89

RGB 76 124 137

HSL 192.79, 0.29%, 0.42%

LAB 49.2, -12.63, -12.17

 

CMYK 23 / 5 / 0 / 53

HEX #5D7278

RGB 93 114 120

HSL 193.33, 0.13%, 0.42%

LAB 46.6, -6.27, -5.89

 

CMYK 0 / 6 / 7 / 56

HEX #6F6867

RGB 111 104 103

HSL 7.5, 0.04%, 0.42%

LAB 44.6, 2.55, 1.54

 

CMYK 76 / 0 / 24 / 33

HEX #29AC83

RGB 41 172 131

HSL 161.22, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 63.02, -44.4, 11.32

 

CMYK 76 / 0 / 4 / 33

HEX #29ACA5

RGB 41 172 165

HSL 176.79, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 63.91, -35.33, -6.32

 

CMYK 76 / 16 / 0 / 33

HEX #2990AC

RGB 41 144 172

HSL 192.82, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 55.48, -19.2, -23.02

 

CMYK 76 / 37 / 0 / 33

HEX #296DAC

RGB 41 109 172

HSL 208.85, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 44.78, 0.99, -39.72

 

CMYK 76 / 57 / 0 / 33

HEX #294AAC

RGB 41 74 172

HSL 224.89, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 34.7, 23.73, -55.92

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 58

HEX #19586A

RGB 25 88 106

HSL 193.33, 0.62%, 0.26%

LAB 34.45, -13.07, -16.04

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 45

HEX #21738B

RGB 33 115 139

HSL 193.58, 0.62%, 0.34%

LAB 44.87, -15.66, -20.1

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 33

HEX #298FAC

RGB 41 143 172

HSL 193.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 55.17, -18.66, -23.49

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 20

HEX #32AACD

RGB 50 170 205

HSL 193.55, 0.61%, 0.5%

LAB 64.83, -20.91, -27.19

 

CMYK 61 / 14 / 0 / 16

HEX #53B8D5

RGB 83 184 213

HSL 193.38, 0.61%, 0.58%

LAB 70.12, -20.8, -23.4

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #2A90AE

RGB 42.1 144.8 174

HSL 193.28, 0.61%, 0.42%

LAB 55.83, -18.82, -23.62

 

CMYK 44 / 76 / 0 / 33

HEX #6029AC

RGB 96 41 172

HSL 265.19, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 31.92, 51.47, -60.26

 

CMYK 0 / 14 / 76 / 33

HEX #AC9429

RGB 172 148 41

HSL 49.01, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 61.75, -2.42, 56.15

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #2A90AE

RGB 42.1 144.8 174

HSL 193.28, 0.61%, 0.42%

LAB 55.83, -18.82, -23.62

 

CMYK 0 / 76 / 16 / 33

HEX #AC2990

RGB 172 41 144

HSL 312.82, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 41.8, 61.72, -26.88

 

CMYK 16 / 0 / 76 / 33

HEX #90AC29

RGB 144 172 41

HSL 72.82, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 66.21, -27.07, 59.52

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #2A90AE

RGB 42.1 144.8 174

HSL 193.28, 0.61%, 0.42%

LAB 55.83, -18.82, -23.62

 

CMYK 44 / 76 / 0 / 33

HEX #6029AC

RGB 96 41 172

HSL 265.19, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 31.92, 51.47, -60.26

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 76 / 33

HEX #AC4629

RGB 172 70 41

HSL 13.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 43.23, 40.12, 37.73

 

CMYK 32 / 0 / 76 / 33

HEX #75AC29

RGB 117 172 41

HSL 85.19, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 64.52, -37.82, 57.33

 

CMYK 76 / 17 / 0 / 32

HEX #2A90AE

RGB 42.1 144.8 174

HSL 193.28, 0.61%, 0.42%

LAB 55.83, -18.82, -23.62

 

CMYK 22 / 76 / 0 / 33

HEX #8729AC

RGB 135 41 172

HSL 283.05, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 37.33, 58.5, -51.23

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 76 / 33

HEX #AC4629

RGB 172 70 41

HSL 13.28, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 43.23, 40.12, 37.73

 

CMYK 55 / 0 / 76 / 33

HEX #4EAC29

RGB 78 172 41

HSL 103.05, 0.62%, 0.42%

LAB 62.75, -50.74, 55

 

Description

Color code: RGB 42.1 144.8 174 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 42.1 144.8 174 | qconv.com - big

Since the color values are relatively high compared to others, this hue appears lighter to us.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 42.1 red, 144.8 green and 174 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
42.1 144.8 174 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 76 cyan, 17 magenta, none yellow and 32 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
76% 17% 0% 32% C M Y K

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