Information about #642D2A color

#642D2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #642D2A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(100, 45, 42) — 39.2% red, 17.6% green, 16.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 22 / 23 / 61. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#642D2A presents itself as a clearly saturated warm red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cajun (#662F2B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Fahrenheit (#672E2B) and Tipping Point (#612C25).

The recipe behind #642D2A is rgb(100, 45, 42), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #642D2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:61), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #642D2A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#642D2A color variations

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#642D2A 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 #642D2A

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

Cajun color link
Cajun

#662F2B

Fahrenheit color link
Fahrenheit

#672E2B

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Coco color link
Coco

#682828

Deep Impact color link
Deep Impact

#672729

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Komakorau color link
Komakorau

#64352A

Hairy Heath color link
Hairy Heath

#633528

Oiled Cedar color link
Oiled Cedar

#66362D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#642D2A
  • RGB100, 45, 42
  • CMYK0, 22, 23, 61
  • CSSrgb(100, 45, 42)
  • HSL3°, 41%, 28%
  • HSL Precise3.103°, 40.845%, 27.843%
  • HSV3°, 58%, 39%
  • HSB3°, 58%, 39%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.392
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.392, 0.176, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.392, 0.176, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.392, 0.176, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB39.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID642D2A
  • DECIMAL ID6565162
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01