Dark Red

The color #42231E is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 35, 30 and HSL values of 8°, 38%, 19%.

Color Values for #42231E

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HEX:
#42231E
RGB:
rgb(66,35,30) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(8,38%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 47%, 55%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42231E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42231E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 11.8%

Contrast Analysis for #42231E

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 #42231E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42231E

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

Complementary Colors for #42231E

The complementary color for #42231E is #1E3E43. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42231E

The analogous colors for #42231E are #431E2C and #43351E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42231E

The triadic colors for #42231E are #1E4323 and #231E43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42231E

These are the darker variations of #42231E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #351C18 and #281512. This progression shows how #42231E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42231E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #684F4B and #8E7B78. This progression shows how #42231E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42231E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42231E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42231E

Companies and brands that incorporate #42231E in their visual identity.

#42231E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42231E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42231E is a dark red with RGB values of 66, 35, 30 and HSL values of 8°, 38%, 19%.

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