Information about #204942 color

#204942 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #204942 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(32, 73, 66) (12.5% red, 28.6% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 16 / 0 / 3 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#204942 presents itself as a moderately toned aqua cyan — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Zydeco (#20483F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brunswick Green (#1B4D3E) and Tiki Tour (#234040).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(32, 73, 66)), which gives #204942 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #204942: 10.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:71), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #204942 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#204942 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#204942 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 #204942

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

Zydeco color link
Zydeco

#20483F

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

MSU Green color link
MSU Green

#18453B

Roulette color link
Roulette

#2A4D3E

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Gable Green color link
Gable Green

#2C4641

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#204942
  • RGB32, 73, 66
  • CMYK16, 0, 3, 71
  • CSSrgb(32, 73, 66)
  • HSL170°, 39%, 21%
  • HSL Precise169.756°, 39.048%, 20.588%
  • HSV170°, 56%, 29%
  • HSB170°, 56%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.125, 0.286, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.125, 0.286, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.125, 0.286, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID204942
  • DECIMAL ID2115906
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers12 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01