Information about #042A0D color

#042A0D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #042A0D is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with High Saturation and Very Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(4, 42, 13) (1.6% red, 16.5% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 15 / 0 / 11 / 84 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #042A0D reads as a vivid, lively natural green and keeps to the darkest edge of the palette. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Very Dark Green (#062E03). Slightly further away sit Sapling Fir (#022F02) and Very Deep Spring Green (#001D0E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(4, 42, 13)), which gives #042A0D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:84) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #042A0D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#042A0D color variations

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#042A0D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #042A0D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

#042A0D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#042A0D
  • RGB4, 42, 13
  • CMYK15, 0, 11, 84
  • CSSrgb(4, 42, 13)
  • HSL134°, 83%, 9%
  • HSL Precise134.211°, 82.609%, 9.02%
  • HSV134°, 90%, 16%
  • HSB134°, 90%, 16%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.016
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.016, 0.165, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.016, 0.165, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.016, 0.165, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB1.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Dark
  • HEX ID042A0D
  • DECIMAL ID272909
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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