Information about #42716E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #42716E belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(66, 113, 110) — 25.9% red, 44.3% green, 43.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 18 / 0 / 1 / 56. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#42716E is a mildly saturated aqua cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Green Copper (#4A766E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Faded Jade (#427977) and Vintage Teal (#3B7577).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(66, 113, 110)), which gives #42716E its character. If you plan to put text on a #42716E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.8:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #42716E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#42716E color variations

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#42716E 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 #42716E

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

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Odyssey color link
Odyssey

#4F6D69

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Streetwise color link
Streetwise

#4F6971

Viridian color link
Viridian

#40826D

Stormcloud color link
Stormcloud

#4F666A

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

#42716E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#42716E
  • RGB66, 113, 110
  • CMYK18, 0, 1, 56
  • HSL176°, 26%, 35%
  • HSL Precise176.17°, 26.257%, 35.098%
  • HSV176°, 42%, 44%
  • HSB176°, 42%, 44%
  • HEX ID42716E
  • DECIMAL ID4354414
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.1%
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