Information about #42103A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42103A belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 16, 58) (25.9% red, 6.3% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 3 / 74 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#42103A presents itself as a strongly colored purple-pink magenta — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Aubergine (#3D0734). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Eggplant Purple (#430541) and Blackberry (#43182F).

The recipe behind #42103A is rgb(66, 16, 58), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #42103A: 15.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #42103A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42103A color variations

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#42103A 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 #42103A

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

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Naga Purple color link
Naga Purple

#3F084E

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

#42103A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42103A
  • RGB66, 16, 58
  • CMYK0, 20, 3, 74
  • HSL310°, 61%, 16%
  • HSL Precise309.6°, 60.976%, 16.078%
  • HSV310°, 76%, 26%
  • HSB310°, 76%, 26%
  • HEX ID42103A
  • DECIMAL ID4329530
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
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