Information about #42322C color

#42322C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42322C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 50, 44) (25.9% red, 19.6% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 9 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42322C presents itself as a gently muted orange — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. 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 Slugger (#42342B). Slightly further away sit Old Burgundy (#43302E) and Lignite (#423429).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 50, 44)), which gives #42322C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #42322C: 12.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #42322C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42322C color variations

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#42322C 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 #42322C

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

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Lignite color link
Lignite

#423429

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42322C
  • RGB66, 50, 44
  • CMYK0, 6, 9, 74
  • CSSrgb(66, 50, 44)
  • HSL16°, 20%, 22%
  • HSL Precise16.364°, 20%, 21.569%
  • HSV16°, 33%, 26%
  • HSB16°, 33%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.196, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.196, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.196, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID42322C
  • DECIMAL ID4338220
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01