Information about #42382F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#42382F falls into the Orange Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(66, 56, 47) — 25.9% red, 22% green, 18.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 7 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly toned warm orange, #42382F leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rangitoto Rock (#433831). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Filmpro Raw Umber (#3F3930) and Blackwood (#3F372E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 56, 47)), which gives #42382F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #42382F: 11.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #42382F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#42382F color variations

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#42382F 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 #42382F

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

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Tobago color link
Tobago

#44362D

Double Felix color link
Double Felix

#453732

Dark Rum color link
Dark Rum

#45362B

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

Slugger color link
Slugger

#42342B

Cedar color link
Cedar

#463430

Stingray color link
Stingray

#453533

Black Pepper color link
Black Pepper

#3C3731

#42382F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42382F
  • RGB66, 56, 47
  • CMYK0, 4, 7, 74
  • HSL28°, 17%, 22%
  • HSL Precise28.421°, 16.814%, 22.157%
  • HSV28°, 29%, 26%
  • HSB28°, 29%, 26%
  • HEX ID42382F
  • DECIMAL ID4339759
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
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