Dark Red

The color #42342C is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 66, 52, 44 and HSL values of 22°, 20%, 22%.

Color Values for #42342C

Below are the different color format representations for #42342C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#42342C
RGB:
rgb(66,52,44) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(22,20%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 21%, 33%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #42342C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #42342C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 25.9%
Green: 20.4%
Blue: 17.3%

Contrast Analysis for #42342C

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 #42342C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #42342C

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

Complementary Colors for #42342C

The complementary color for #42342C is #2D3B43. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #42342C

The analogous colors for #42342C are #432D30 and #43402D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #42342C

The triadic colors for #42342C are #2D4335 and #352D43. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #42342C

These are the darker variations of #42342C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #352A23 and #281F1A. This progression shows how #42342C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #42342C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #685D56 and #8E8580. This progression shows how #42342C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #42342C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #42342C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #42342C

Companies and brands that incorporate #42342C in their visual identity.

#42342C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #42342C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #42342C is a dark red with RGB values of 66, 52, 44 and HSL values of 22°, 20%, 22%.

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