Color: #42424C
#42424C Color Information
#42424C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #42424C. A complement of this color would be #4C4C42, perceived brightness is 0.26, and the grayscale version is #474747.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 240°,a saturation of 7%, and a lightness of 28%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 240°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #42424C is composed of 26% red, 26% green and 30% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 13% cyan, 13% magenta, 0% yellow and 70% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 5.56, x: 0.3272, and y: 0.3302.
Color Code #42424C
Shades of Color #42424C
Shades are created by darkening the original color #42424C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #42424C
Tints are created by lightening the original color #42424C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #42424C Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 240°, a saturation of 7%, and a lightness of 28%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 240°, a saturation of 13%, and a value of 30%.
- HEX: #42424C
- RGB: rgb(66, 66, 76)
- HSL: hsl(240, 7%, 28%)
- HSV: hsv(240, 13%, 30%)
- CMYK: 13.00% cyan, 13.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 70.00% black
- XYZ: 5.51, 5.56, 5.77
- Yxy: 5.56, 0.3272, 0.3302
- Hunter Lab: 28.26, 1.77, -6.06
- CIE-Lab: 28.26, 1.77, -6.06
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 5.51, Y: 5.56, Z: 5.77. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 5.56, x: 0.3272, and y: 0.3302.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 28.26, a: 1.77, and b: -6.06. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 28.26, a: 1.77, and b: -6.06.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #42424C
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42424C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #42424C
Monochromatic colors are variations of #42424C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #42424C
The complementary color of #42424C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #42424C
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #42424c;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(66, 66, 76);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(66, 66, 76, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(240, 7%, 28%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #42424c;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #42424c;
}HTML Examples of #42424C
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #42424c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(66, 66, 76); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(66, 66, 76, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(240, 7%, 28%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #42424c;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42424c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #42424C
These colors are similar to #42424C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.