Information about #42314E color

#42314E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42314E is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 49, 78) (25.9% red, 19.2% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 5 / 11 / 0 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #42314E reads as a calm, restrained violet and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jagger (#3F2E4C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Martinique (#3C3748) and Grapevine (#43254F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(66, 49, 78)), which gives #42314E its character. If you plan to put text on a #42314E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #42314E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42314E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#42314E 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 #42314E

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

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42314E
  • RGB66, 49, 78
  • CMYK5, 11, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(66, 49, 78)
  • HSL275°, 23%, 25%
  • HSL Precise275.172°, 22.835%, 24.902%
  • HSV275°, 37%, 31%
  • HSB275°, 37%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.259, 0.192, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.259, 0.192, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.259, 0.192, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID42314E
  • DECIMAL ID4337998
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01