Vivid Dark Red

The color #420000 is a vivid dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 0, 0 and HSL values of 0°, 100%, 13%.

Color Values for #420000

Below are the different color format representations for #420000. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#420000
RGB:
rgb(66,0,0) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,100%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #420000

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #420000. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 0%
Blue: 0%

Contrast Analysis for #420000

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #420000

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #420000

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #420000

The complementary color for #420000 is #004242. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #420000

The analogous colors for #420000 are #420021 and #422100. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #420000

The triadic colors for #420000 are #004200 and #000042. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #420000

These are the darker variations of #420000. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #350000 and #280000. This progression shows how #420000 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #420000

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #683333 and #8E6666. This progression shows how #420000. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #420000

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #420000. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #420000

Companies and brands that incorporate #420000 in their visual identity.

#420000 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #420000. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #420000 is a vivid dark red with RGB values of 66, 0, 0 and HSL values of 0°, 100%, 13%.

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