#42242A
Dark Red
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About #42242A Dark Red
#42242A is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 36 green, and 42 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 348°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 20%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #42242A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
348°
Hue
29%
Saturation
20%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #42242A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #42242A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#42242A on White
Contrast Ratio13.84:1
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Aa#42242A on Black
Contrast Ratio1.52:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #42242A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #42242A |
| RGB | rgb(66, 36, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 29%, 20%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 36, 42 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 14.1%, 16.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 45%, 36%, 74% |
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