Information about #424C2D color

#424C2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #424C2D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 76, 45) (25.9% red, 29.8% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 12 / 70 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #424C2D reads as a moderately toned yellow-green and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pine Needle (#454D32). Slightly further away sit Butterfly Creek (#3C492F) and Fervent Green (#394F2B).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 76, 45)), which gives #424C2D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #424C2D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#424C2D color variations

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#424C2D 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 #424C2D

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

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Mallard color link
Mallard

#3A4531

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Onion color link
Onion

#48412B

Suburban color link
Suburban

#48402C

Scrub color link
Scrub

#3D4031

#424C2D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#424C2D
  • RGB66, 76, 45
  • CMYK4, 0, 12, 70
  • CSSrgb(66, 76, 45)
  • HSL79°, 26%, 24%
  • HSL Precise79.355°, 25.62%, 23.725%
  • HSV79°, 41%, 30%
  • HSB79°, 41%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.298, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.298, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.298, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID424C2D
  • DECIMAL ID4344877
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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