Information about #462F42 color

#462F42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #462F42 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(70, 47, 66) (27.5% red, 18.4% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 2 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#462F42 presents itself as a softly toned purple-pink magenta — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to RockrJen (#4C313E). Slightly further away sit Loulou (#4C3347) and Barossa (#452E39).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(70, 47, 66)), which gives #462F42 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #462F42: 12.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#462F42 color variations

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#462F42 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 #462F42

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

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Horoscope color link
Horoscope

#43373A

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Afficionado color link
Afficionado

#453638

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

Light Year color link
Light Year

#463C42

Black Cat color link
Black Cat

#413839

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#462F42
  • RGB70, 47, 66
  • CMYK0, 9, 2, 73
  • CSSrgb(70, 47, 66)
  • HSL310°, 20%, 23%
  • HSL Precise310.435°, 19.658%, 22.941%
  • HSV310°, 33%, 27%
  • HSB310°, 33%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.275, 0.184, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.275, 0.184, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.275, 0.184, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID462F42
  • DECIMAL ID4599618
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01