Information about #020042 color

#020042 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #020042 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(2, 0, 66) — 0.8% red, 0% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 25 / 26 / 0 / 74. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#020042 is a maximally vivid blue that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Night Blue (#040348). Nearby in the Register you will also find Very Dark Blue (#000133) and Deep Cove (#051040).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(2, 0, 66)), which gives #020042 its character. If you plan to put text on a #020042 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 19.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #020042 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#020042 color variations

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

#020042 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#020042 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#020042 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#020042 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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#001842

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#003242

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#020042 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
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#404200

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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
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#1F4200
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#422300
#422300

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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
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#001F42
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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
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#420200
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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
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#420040
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#404200
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#004202
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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
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#42001F
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#404200
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#004223
#004223

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Nearest named colors to #020042

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

Night Blue color link
Night Blue

#040348

Very Dark Blue color link
Very Dark Blue

#000133

Deep Cove color link
Deep Cove

#051040

BMA Blue color link
BMA Blue

#00113F

Cetacean Blue color link
Cetacean Blue

#001440

Dark Navy Blue color link
Dark Navy Blue

#00022E

Navy color link
Navy

#01153E

Tangaroa color link
Tangaroa

#03163C

DeGrate Blue color link
DeGrate Blue

#00002B

Deep Persian Blue color link
Deep Persian Blue

#0B0059

Tolopea color link
Tolopea

#1B0245

Deep Phthalo Blue color link
Deep Phthalo Blue

#000B59

#020042 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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

#020042 color image #020042 color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
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#020042 color image #020042 color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#020042 color image #020042 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#020042
  • RGB2, 0, 66
  • CMYK25, 26, 0, 74
  • HSL242°, 100%, 13%
  • HSL Precise241.818°, 100%, 12.941%
  • HSV242°, 100%, 26%
  • HSB242°, 100%, 26%
  • HEX ID020042
  • DECIMAL ID131138
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB0.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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