Dark Red

The color #42270E is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 39, 14 and HSL values of 29°, 65%, 16%.

Color Values for #42270E

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HEX:
#42270E
RGB:
rgb(66,39,14) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(29,65%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 41%, 79%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42270E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42270E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 15.3%
Blue: 5.5%

Contrast Analysis for #42270E

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 #42270E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42270E

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

Complementary Colors for #42270E

The complementary color for #42270E is #0E2A43. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42270E

The analogous colors for #42270E are #430E0F and #43420E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42270E

The triadic colors for #42270E are #0E4328 and #280E43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42270E

These are the darker variations of #42270E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #351F0B and #281708. This progression shows how #42270E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42270E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #68523E and #8E7D6E. This progression shows how #42270E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42270E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42270E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42270E

Companies and brands that incorporate #42270E in their visual identity.

#42270E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42270E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42270E is a dark red with RGB values of 66, 39, 14 and HSL values of 29°, 65%, 16%.

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