Information about #42852E color

#42852E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42852E belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(66, 133, 46) — 25.9% red, 52.2% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 26 / 0 / 34 / 48. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#42852E is a clearly saturated natural green that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from La Palma (#428929). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bilbao (#3E8027) and Kermit (#368136).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 133, 46)), which gives #42852E its character. If you plan to put text on a #42852E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #42852E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42852E color variations

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

#42852E 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 #42852E

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

La Palma color link
La Palma

#428929

Bilbao color link
Bilbao

#3E8027

Kermit color link
Kermit

#368136

Lucky Break color link
Lucky Break

#3E762D

Sap Green color link
Sap Green

#507D2A

Cobalt Green color link
Cobalt Green

#3D9140

Area color link
Area

#3C8043

Topspin color link
Topspin

#427120

May Green color link
May Green

#4C9141

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42852E
  • RGB66, 133, 46
  • CMYK26, 0, 34, 48
  • CSSrgb(66, 133, 46)
  • HSL106°, 49%, 35%
  • HSL Precise106.207°, 48.603%, 35.098%
  • HSV106°, 65%, 52%
  • HSB106°, 65%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.522, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.522, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.522, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID42852E
  • DECIMAL ID4359470
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01