Information about #104042 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #104042 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(16, 64, 66) — 6.3% red, 25.1% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 20 / 1 / 0 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#104042 is a strongly colored aqua cyan that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cyprus (#0F4645). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tiber (#184343) and MSU Green (#18453B).

The recipe behind #104042 is rgb(16, 64, 66), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #104042: 11.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #104042 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#104042 color variations

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#104042 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 #104042

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

Cyprus color link
Cyprus

#0F4645

Tiber color link
Tiber

#184343

MSU Green color link
MSU Green

#18453B

Stokesian 13 color link
Stokesian 13

#164238

Barometer color link
Barometer

#11394C

City Limits color link
City Limits

#0C3A37

Nordic color link
Nordic

#1D393C

Warm Black color link
Warm Black

#004242

Rich Black color link
Rich Black

#004040

Billabong color link
Billabong

#173141

#104042 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#104042
  • RGB16, 64, 66
  • CMYK20, 1, 0, 74
  • HSL182°, 61%, 16%
  • HSL Precise182.4°, 60.976%, 16.078%
  • HSV182°, 76%, 26%
  • HSB182°, 76%, 26%
  • HEX ID104042
  • DECIMAL ID1065026
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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