Information about #42362E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42362E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(66, 54, 46) — 25.9% red, 21.2% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 8 / 74. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #42362E reads as a softly toned warm orange and leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tobago (#44362D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blackwood (#3F372E) and Slugger (#42342B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 54, 46)), which gives #42362E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #42362E: 11.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #42362E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42362E color variations

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#42362E 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 #42362E

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

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Lignite color link
Lignite

#423429

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

#42362E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42362E
  • RGB66, 54, 46
  • CMYK0, 5, 8, 74
  • CSSrgb(66, 54, 46)
  • HSL24°, 18%, 22%
  • HSL Precise24°, 17.857%, 21.961%
  • HSV24°, 30%, 26%
  • HSB24°, 30%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.212, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.212, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.212, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID42362E
  • DECIMAL ID4339246
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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