Information about #420E2E color

#420E2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #420E2E belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 14, 46) (25.9% red, 5.5% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 8 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#420E2E presents itself as a energetic, saturated rose — 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 just a few steps away from Blackberry (#43182F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Aubergine (#3D0734) and Dark Plum (#3F012C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 14, 46)), which gives #420E2E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #420E2E: 15.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.3:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #420E2E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#420E2E color variations

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

#420E2E 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 #420E2E

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

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#420E2E
  • RGB66, 14, 46
  • CMYK0, 20, 8, 74
  • CSSrgb(66, 14, 46)
  • HSL323°, 65%, 16%
  • HSL Precise323.077°, 65%, 15.686%
  • HSV323°, 79%, 26%
  • HSB323°, 79%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.055, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.055, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.055, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID420E2E
  • DECIMAL ID4329006
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01