Information about #42340C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42340C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 52, 12) (25.9% red, 20.4% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 21 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42340C is a energetic, saturated amber-leaning orange that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Autumn Depression (#3E290A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brown Tumbleweed (#37290E) and Thatch Green (#403D19).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 52, 12) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #42340C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42340C color variations

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#42340C 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 #42340C

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

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

La Fonseca color link
La Fonseca

#353300

Dark Olive color link
Dark Olive

#373E02

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

#42340C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42340C
  • RGB66, 52, 12
  • CMYK0, 5, 21, 74
  • CSSrgb(66, 52, 12)
  • HSL44°, 69%, 15%
  • HSL Precise44.444°, 69.231%, 15.294%
  • HSV44°, 82%, 26%
  • HSB44°, 82%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.204, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.204, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.204, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID42340C
  • DECIMAL ID4338700
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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