Information about #42695E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42695E is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 105, 94) (25.9% red, 41.2% green, 36.9% blue), or CMYK 15 / 0 / 4 / 59 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42695E is a softly toned fresh green-cyan that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Stromboli (#406356). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Smalt Blue (#496267) and Tax Break (#496569).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 105, 94)), which gives #42695E its character. If you plan to put text on a #42695E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. No one has named #42695E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42695E color variations

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

#42695E 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 #42695E

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42695E
  • RGB66, 105, 94
  • CMYK15, 0, 4, 59
  • CSSrgb(66, 105, 94)
  • HSL163°, 23%, 34%
  • HSL Precise163.077°, 22.807%, 33.529%
  • HSV163°, 37%, 41%
  • HSB163°, 37%, 41%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.412
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.412, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.412, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.412, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID42695E
  • DECIMAL ID4352350
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01