Information about #42176E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42176E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 23, 110) (25.9% red, 9% green, 43.1% blue), or CMYK 17 / 34 / 0 / 57 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A strongly colored blue-purple violet, #42176E holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Spring Purple (#381769). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Royal Violet (#3F1979) and Purple Monster (#461B7E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 23, 110)), which gives #42176E its character. If you plan to put text on a #42176E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. No one has named #42176E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42176E color variations

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#42176E 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 #42176E

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42176E
  • RGB66, 23, 110
  • CMYK17, 34, 0, 57
  • HSL270°, 65%, 26%
  • HSL Precise269.655°, 65.414%, 26.078%
  • HSV270°, 79%, 43%
  • HSB270°, 79%, 43%
  • HEX ID42176E
  • DECIMAL ID4331374
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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