#424242
Dark Gray
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RGB
HSL
About #424242 Dark Gray
#424242 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 66 red, 66 green, and 66 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 26%.
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 #424242 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
0%
Saturation
26%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #424242 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #424242 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#424242 on White
Contrast Ratio10.05:1
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Aa#424242 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.09:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #424242 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #424242 |
| RGB | rgb(66, 66, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 26%) |
| RGB Decimal | 66, 66, 66 |
| RGB Percent | 25.9%, 25.9%, 25.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 74% |
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