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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 42 136 203 it is the complementary color RGB 213 119 52. 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 42 136 203. 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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 47 136 198, RGB 64 154 217, RGB 81 172 236, RGB 98 190 255 and RGB 115 208 255

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 42 136 203. 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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 25 118 184, RGB 8 100 165, RGB 0 82 146 and RGB 0 64 127

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 42 92 203, RGB 42 49 203, RGB 78 42 203 and RGB 122 42 203

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 42 92 203, RGB 42 49 203 and RGB 42 42 203

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 42 136 203 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 22 139 223 and RGB 2 143 243

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 61 133 183, RGB 81 129 164, RGB 101 126 144 and RGB 121 123 124

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 203 182, RGB 42 182 203, RGB 42 139 203, RGB 42 95 203 and RGB 42 52 203

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 28 90 135, RGB 35 113 169, RGB 42 136 203, RGB 69 155 217 and RGB 103 174 224

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 139 42 203 and RGB 203 203 42

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 203 42 139 and RGB 139 203 42

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 139 42 203, RGB 203 106 42 and RGB 106 203 42

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 42 136 203 shade: RGB 42 136 203, RGB 187 42 203, RGB 203 106 42 and RGB 58 203 42

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 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 44 / 76 / 16

HEX #D57734

RGB 213 119 52

HSL 24.97, 0.66%, 0.52%

LAB 59.51, 31.72, 51.05

 

CMYK 76 / 31 / 0 / 22

HEX #2F88C6

RGB 47 136 198

HSL 204.64, 0.62%, 0.48%

LAB 54.33, -4.93, -39.61

 

CMYK 71 / 29 / 0 / 15

HEX #409AD9

RGB 64 154 217

HSL 204.71, 0.67%, 0.55%

LAB 60.97, -6.37, -39.83

 

CMYK 66 / 27 / 0 / 7

HEX #51ACEC

RGB 81 172 236

HSL 204.77, 0.8%, 0.62%

LAB 67.51, -7.52, -40.03

 

CMYK 62 / 25 / 0 / 0

HEX #62BEFF

RGB 98 190 255

HSL 204.84, 1%, 0.69%

LAB 73.96, -8.44, -40.22

 

CMYK 55 / 18 / 0 / 0

HEX #73D0FF

RGB 115 208 255

HSL 200.14, 1%, 0.73%

LAB 79.6, -14.8, -31.44

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 86 / 36 / 0 / 28

HEX #1976B8

RGB 25 118 184

HSL 204.91, 0.76%, 0.41%

LAB 47.78, -1.57, -41.97

 

CMYK 95 / 39 / 0 / 35

HEX #0864A5

RGB 8 100 165

HSL 204.84, 0.91%, 0.34%

LAB 41.03, 1.12, -41.6

 

CMYK 100 / 44 / 0 / 43

HEX #005292

RGB 0 82 146

HSL 206.3, 1%, 0.29%

LAB 34.21, 4.56, -41.11

 

CMYK 100 / 50 / 0 / 50

HEX #00407F

RGB 0 64 127

HSL 209.76, 1%, 0.25%

LAB 27.29, 8.69, -40.51

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 79 / 55 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A5CCB

RGB 42 92 203

HSL 221.37, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 41.94, 23.81, -62.32

 

CMYK 79 / 76 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A31CB

RGB 42 49 203

HSL 237.39, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 31.81, 50.43, -78.93

 

CMYK 62 / 79 / 0 / 20

HEX #4E2ACB

RGB 78 42 203

HSL 253.42, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 33.11, 57.01, -76.7

 

CMYK 40 / 79 / 0 / 20

HEX #7A2ACB

RGB 122 42 203

HSL 269.81, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 38.03, 62.68, -68.42

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 79 / 55 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A5CCB

RGB 42 92 203

HSL 221.37, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 41.94, 23.81, -62.32

 

CMYK 79 / 76 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A31CB

RGB 42 49 203

HSL 237.39, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 31.81, 50.43, -78.93

 

CMYK 79 / 79 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A2ACB

RGB 42 42 203

HSL 240, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 30.54, 54.07, -81.02

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 90 / 38 / 0 / 13

HEX #168BDF

RGB 22 139 223

HSL 205.07, 0.82%, 0.48%

LAB 56.05, 0.48, -51

 

CMYK 99 / 41 / 0 / 5

HEX #028FF3

RGB 2 143 243

HSL 204.9, 0.98%, 0.48%

LAB 58.16, 5.03, -58.76

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 67 / 27 / 0 / 28

HEX #3D85B7

RGB 61 133 183

HSL 204.59, 0.5%, 0.48%

LAB 53.15, -6.44, -32.88

 

CMYK 51 / 21 / 0 / 36

HEX #5181A4

RGB 81 129 164

HSL 205.3, 0.34%, 0.48%

LAB 51.98, -6.2, -23.67

 

CMYK 30 / 13 / 0 / 44

HEX #657E90

RGB 101 126 144

HSL 205.12, 0.18%, 0.48%

LAB 51.5, -4.55, -12.67

 

CMYK 2 / 1 / 0 / 51

HEX #797B7C

RGB 121 123 124

HSL 200, 0.01%, 0.48%

LAB 51.48, -0.54, -0.81

 

CMYK 79 / 0 / 10 / 20

HEX #2ACBB6

RGB 42 203 182

HSL 172.17, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 73.92, -44.33, -0.92

 

CMYK 79 / 10 / 0 / 20

HEX #2AB6CB

RGB 42 182 203

HSL 187.83, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 68.21, -28.47, -20.92

 

CMYK 79 / 32 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A8BCB

RGB 42 139 203

HSL 203.85, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 55.35, -5.42, -40.85

 

CMYK 79 / 53 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A5FCB

RGB 42 95 203

HSL 220.25, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 42.75, 21.86, -61

 

CMYK 79 / 74 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A34CB

RGB 42 52 203

HSL 236.27, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 32.39, 48.78, -77.96

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 47

HEX #1C5A87

RGB 28 90 135

HSL 205.23, 0.66%, 0.32%

LAB 36.57, -2.93, -30.62

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 34

HEX #2371A9

RGB 35 113 169

HSL 205.07, 0.66%, 0.4%

LAB 45.68, -3.32, -36.55

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 68 / 29 / 0 / 15

HEX #459BD9

RGB 69 155 217

HSL 205.14, 0.66%, 0.56%

LAB 61.41, -6.2, -39.13

 

CMYK 54 / 22 / 0 / 12

HEX #67AEE0

RGB 103 174 224

HSL 204.79, 0.66%, 0.64%

LAB 68.41, -8.28, -31.99

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 32 / 79 / 0 / 20

HEX #8B2ACB

RGB 139 42 203

HSL 276.15, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 40.34, 65.33, -64.56

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 79 / 20

HEX #CBCB2A

RGB 203 203 42

HSL 60, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 79.37, -17.38, 72.8

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 0 / 79 / 32 / 20

HEX #CB2A8B

RGB 203 42 139

HSL 323.85, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 47.26, 68.21, -14.97

 

CMYK 32 / 0 / 79 / 20

HEX #8BCB2A

RGB 139 203 42

HSL 83.85, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 75.06, -43.13, 67.31

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 32 / 79 / 0 / 20

HEX #8B2ACB

RGB 139 42 203

HSL 276.15, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 40.34, 65.33, -64.56

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 79 / 20

HEX #CB6A2A

RGB 203 106 42

HSL 23.85, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 55.25, 34.08, 50.88

 

CMYK 48 / 0 / 79 / 20

HEX #6ACB2A

RGB 106 203 42

HSL 96.15, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 73.51, -54.24, 65.32

 

CMYK 79 / 33 / 0 / 20

HEX #2A88CB

RGB 42 136 203

HSL 204.97, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 54.46, -3.67, -42.25

 

CMYK 8 / 79 / 0 / 20

HEX #BB2ACB

RGB 187 42 203

HSL 294.04, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 47.67, 73.78, -52.36

 

CMYK 0 / 48 / 79 / 20

HEX #CB6A2A

RGB 203 106 42

HSL 23.85, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 55.25, 34.08, 50.88

 

CMYK 71 / 0 / 79 / 20

HEX #3ACB2A

RGB 58 203 42

HSL 114.04, 0.66%, 0.48%

LAB 72.08, -65.75, 63.47

 

Description

Color code: RGB 42 136 203 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 42 136 203 | qconv.com - big

Blue and green clearly dominate this hue: the blue and green values are higher than red. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 42 red, 136 green and 203 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.
42 136 203 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 79 cyan, 33 magenta, none yellow and 20 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.
79% 33% 0% 20% C M Y K

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