Information about #424748 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #424748 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(66, 71, 72) (25.9% red, 27.8% green, 28.2% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 0 / 72 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #424748 reads as a softly muted neutral grey and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mollusc (#43464B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Outer Space (#414A4C) and Half Nocturnal (#434345).

The recipe behind #424748 is rgb(66, 71, 72), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #424748 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #424748 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#424748 color variations

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#424748 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 #424748

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

Mollusc color link
Mollusc

#43464B

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Volcanic Ash color link
Volcanic Ash

#484849

Tuatara color link
Tuatara

#454642

Armadillo color link
Armadillo

#484A46

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Canyon color link
Canyon

#434E46

Tuna color link
Tuna

#46494E

#424748 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#424748
  • RGB66, 71, 72
  • CMYK2, 0, 0, 72
  • HSL190°, 4%, 27%
  • HSL Precise190°, 4.348%, 27.059%
  • HSV190°, 8%, 28%
  • HSB190°, 8%, 28%
  • HEX ID424748
  • DECIMAL ID4343624
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
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