Color: #42442C

#42442C Color Information

#42442C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #42442C. A complement of this color would be #2E2C44, perceived brightness is 0.25, and the grayscale version is #383838.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 65°,a saturation of 21%, and a lightness of 22%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 65°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #42442C is composed of 26% red, 27% green and 17% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 73% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 5.51, x: 0.3842, and y: 0.4268.

Color Code #42442C

HEX
#42442C
RGB
rgb(66, 68, 44)
HSL
hsl(65, 21%, 22%)
HSV
hsv(65, 35%, 27%)
CMYK
3%, 0%, 35%, 73%
XYZ
X: 4.96, Y: 5.51, Z: 2.44
Lab
L: 28.14, a: -4.27, b: 14.29
Name

Shades of Color #42442C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #42442C 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 #42442C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #42442C 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 #42442C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 65°, a saturation of 21%, and a lightness of 22%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 65°, a saturation of 35%, and a value of 27%.

  • HEX: #42442C
  • RGB: rgb(66, 68, 44)
  • HSL: hsl(65, 21%, 22%)
  • HSV: hsv(65, 35%, 27%)
  • CMYK: 3.00% cyan, 0.00% magenta, 35.00% yellow, 73.00% black
  • XYZ: 4.96, 5.51, 2.44
  • Yxy: 5.51, 0.3842, 0.4268
  • Hunter Lab: 28.14, -4.27, 14.29
  • CIE-Lab: 28.14, -4.27, 14.29

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 4.96, Y: 5.51, Z: 2.44. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 5.51, x: 0.3842, and y: 0.4268.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 28.14, a: -4.27, and b: 14.29. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 28.14, a: -4.27, and b: 14.29.

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 #42442C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #42442C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #42442C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #42442C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #42442C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #42442C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #42442C

The complementary color of #42442C 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 #42442C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #42442c;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(66, 68, 44);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(66, 68, 44, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(65, 21%, 22%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #42442c;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #42442c;
}

HTML Examples of #42442C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #42442c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(66, 68, 44); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(66, 68, 44, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(65, 21%, 22%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #42442c;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #42442c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #42442C

These colors are similar to #42442C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.