Information about #42122E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42122E is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 18, 46) (25.9% red, 7.1% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 8 / 74 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#42122E is a clearly saturated romantic rose 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 almost identical to Blackberry (#43182F). Slightly further away sit Aubergine (#3D0734) and Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421).

In RGB terms — rgb(66, 18, 46) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 15.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #42122E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#42122E color variations

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#42122E 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 #42122E

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

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

#42122E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42122E
  • RGB66, 18, 46
  • CMYK0, 19, 8, 74
  • HSL325°, 57%, 16%
  • HSL Precise325°, 57.143%, 16.471%
  • HSV325°, 73%, 26%
  • HSB325°, 73%, 26%
  • HEX ID42122E
  • DECIMAL ID4330030
  • 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 RGB18%
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