Information about #462D42 color

#462D42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #462D42 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(70, 45, 66) (27.5% red, 17.6% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 2 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #462D42 reads as a calm, restrained magenta and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from RockrJen (#4C313E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Barossa (#452E39) and Loulou (#4C3347).

In RGB terms — rgb(70, 45, 66) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #462D42 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:73) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #462D42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#462D42 color variations

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

#462D42 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 #462D42

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

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

Night Owl color link
Night Owl

#483335

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#462D42
  • RGB70, 45, 66
  • CMYK0, 10, 2, 73
  • CSSrgb(70, 45, 66)
  • HSL310°, 22%, 23%
  • HSL Precise309.6°, 21.739%, 22.549%
  • HSV310°, 36%, 27%
  • HSB310°, 36%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.275, 0.176, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.275, 0.176, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.275, 0.176, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID462D42
  • DECIMAL ID4599106
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01