Information about #42102F color

#42102F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42102F is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 16, 47) (25.9% red, 6.3% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 7 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #42102F reads as a energetic, saturated rose 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 Blackberry (#43182F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aubergine (#3D0734) and Dark Plum (#3F012C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 16, 47)), which gives #42102F its character. If you plan to put text on a #42102F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #42102F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42102F color variations

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

#42102F 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 #42102F

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

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42102F
  • RGB66, 16, 47
  • CMYK0, 20, 7, 74
  • CSSrgb(66, 16, 47)
  • HSL323°, 61%, 16%
  • HSL Precise322.8°, 60.976%, 16.078%
  • HSV323°, 76%, 26%
  • HSB323°, 76%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.063, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.063, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.063, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID42102F
  • DECIMAL ID4329519
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01