Dark Red

The color #42261F is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 38, 31 and HSL values of 12°, 36%, 19%.

Color Values for #42261F

Below are the different color format representations for #42261F. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42261F
RGB:
rgb(66,38,31) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(12,36%,19%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 42%, 53%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42261F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42261F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 14.9%
Blue: 12.2%

Contrast Analysis for #42261F

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 #42261F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42261F

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

Complementary Colors for #42261F

The complementary color for #42261F is #1F3B42. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42261F

The analogous colors for #42261F are #421F29 and #42371F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42261F

The triadic colors for #42261F are #1F4226 and #261F42. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42261F

These are the darker variations of #42261F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #351E19 and #281713. This progression shows how #42261F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42261F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68514C and #8E7D79. This progression shows how #42261F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42261F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42261F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42261F

Companies and brands that incorporate #42261F in their visual identity.

#42261F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42261F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42261F is a dark red with RGB values of 66, 38, 31 and HSL values of 12°, 36%, 19%.

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