Information about #42200C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42200C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 32, 12) (25.9% red, 12.5% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 21 / 74 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#42200C presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — 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 almost identical to Deep Oak (#412010). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Autumn Depression (#3E290A) and Clinker (#371D09).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 32, 12)), which gives #42200C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #42200C: 14.5:1 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. #42200C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42200C color variations

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#42200C 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 #42200C

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#42200C
  • RGB66, 32, 12
  • CMYK0, 13, 21, 74
  • HSL22°, 69%, 15%
  • HSL Precise22.222°, 69.231%, 15.294%
  • HSV22°, 82%, 26%
  • HSB22°, 82%, 26%
  • HEX ID42200C
  • DECIMAL ID4333580
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
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