Color #42383B

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #42383B is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(66, 56, 59) — 25.9% red, 22% green, 23.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 4 / 3 / 74. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42383B presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Horoscope (#43373A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Black Cat (#413839) and Xumo (#413639).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(66, 56, 59)), which gives #42383B its character. If you plan to put text on a #42383B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:74), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #42383B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#42383B color variations

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

#42383B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

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White

#42383B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

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Black

#42383B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

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Grey

#42383B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.

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#42383B 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

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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

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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

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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

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

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Alternatives to #42383B color

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Nearest named colors to #42383B

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

Horoscope

#43373A

Black Cat

#413839

Xumo

#413639

Eclipse

#3F3939

Black Sheep

#3E393A

Afficionado

#453638

Barista

#453837

Urban Legend

#42333A

Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Kina Brown

#433D38

Iridium

#3D3C3A

Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

#42383B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#42383B color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

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#42383B color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

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#42383B color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#42383B
RGB66, 56, 59
CMYK0, 4, 3, 74

HSL342°, 8%, 24%
HSL Precise342°, 8.197%, 23.922%
HSV342°, 15%, 26%
HSB342°, 15%, 26%

HEX ID42383B
DECIMAL ID4339771
Name LengthThis color has no name

Color Family (Hue)Rose
Saturation FamilyDesaturated
Lightness FamilyDark

Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
Percentage of Green in RGB22%
Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%

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