Information about #43242E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #43242E is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(67, 36, 46) — 26.3% red, 14.1% green, 18% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 12 / 8 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced rose, #43242E carries a shadowy depth. 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 a hair away from Fake Purple (#43242A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Contraband (#462429) and Dark Crimson (#402327).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(67, 36, 46)), which gives #43242E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #43242E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#43242E color variations

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#43242E 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 #43242E

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

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#43242E
  • RGB67, 36, 46
  • CMYK0, 12, 8, 74
  • CSSrgb(67, 36, 46)
  • HSL341°, 30%, 20%
  • HSL Precise340.645°, 30.097%, 20.196%
  • HSV341°, 46%, 26%
  • HSB341°, 46%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.263
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.263, 0.141, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.263, 0.141, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.263, 0.141, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB26.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID43242E
  • DECIMAL ID4400174
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01