Information about #402423 color

#402423 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#402423 falls into the Red Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(64, 36, 35) — 25.1% red, 14.1% green, 13.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 11 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#402423 presents itself as a mildly saturated warm red — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Hot Chocolate (#3D2622). Slightly further away sit Dark Crimson (#402327) and Jumpstart (#3E2025).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(64, 36, 35)), which gives #402423 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #402423 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#402423 color variations

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

#402423 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 #402423

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

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#402423
  • RGB64, 36, 35
  • CMYK0, 11, 11, 75
  • CSSrgb(64, 36, 35)
  • HSL2°, 29%, 19%
  • HSL Precise2.069°, 29.293%, 19.412%
  • HSV2°, 45%, 25%
  • HSB2°, 45%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.251, 0.141, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.251, 0.141, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.251, 0.141, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID402423
  • DECIMAL ID4203555
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01