Information about #42122D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42122D is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 18, 45) (25.9% red, 7.1% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 8 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42122D is a confidently colored romantic rose that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Blackberry (#43182F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421) and Ravishing (#401A22).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 18, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #42122D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #42122D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42122D color variations

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#42122D 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 #42122D

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

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

#42122D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42122D
  • RGB66, 18, 45
  • CMYK0, 19, 8, 74
  • HSL326°, 57%, 16%
  • HSL Precise326.25°, 57.143%, 16.471%
  • HSV326°, 73%, 26%
  • HSB326°, 73%, 26%
  • HEX ID42122D
  • DECIMAL ID4330029
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
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