Information about Slugger color

#42342B - Slugger color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42342B, known as "Slugger", is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 52, 43) (25.9% red, 20.4% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 9 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42342B is a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lignite (#423429). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tobago (#44362D) and Dark Rum (#45362B).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 52, 43) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #42342B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. The name "Slugger" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Slugger color variations

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

Slugger color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Slugger

#42342B
#71594A

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#9F806C

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#BFAA9D

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#DFD4CE

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White

#FFFFFF

Slugger color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Slugger

#42342B
#332821

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#261E19

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#191410

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#0C0A08

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Black

#000000

Slugger color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Slugger

#42342B
#4F4138

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#5D5048

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#6A6059

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#756F6B

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Grey

#808080

Slugger color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#3C402A

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#403B2A

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Slugger

#42342B
#402A2A

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#402A33

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#402A3C

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Slugger 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
#42342B
Slugger

#42342B

#2A3841
#2A3841

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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
#42342B
Slugger

#42342B

#2A2D41
#2A2D41

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#2A413E
#2A413E

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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
#413E2A
#413E2A

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#42342B
Slugger

#42342B

#412A2D
#412A2D

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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
#42342B
Slugger

#42342B

#2A4133
#2A4133

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#332A41
#332A41

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#42342B
Slugger

#42342B

#38412A
#38412A

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#2A3841
#2A3841

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#332A41
#332A41

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#42342B
Slugger

#42342B

#2D412A
#2D412A

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#2A3841
#2A3841

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#3E2A41
#3E2A41

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Nearest named colors to Slugger

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Lignite color link
Lignite

#423429

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

Woodburn color link
Woodburn

#463629

Old Burgundy color link
Old Burgundy

#43302E

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Mission Brown color link
Mission Brown

#443028

Rich Coffee color link
Rich Coffee

#47312B

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Slugger color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#42342B - Slugger color image Slugger color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#42342B - Slugger color image Slugger color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#42342B - Slugger color image Slugger color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#42342B - Slugger color image Slugger color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42342B
  • RGB66, 52, 43
  • CMYK0, 5, 9, 74
  • HSL23°, 21%, 21%
  • HSL Precise23.478°, 21.101%, 21.373%
  • HSV23°, 35%, 26%
  • HSB23°, 35%, 26%
  • HEX ID42342B
  • DECIMAL ID4338731
  • Name Length7
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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  • Counting from2025-01-01

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