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What color is 42321E?

The RGB color code for color number #42321E is RGB(66, 50, 30). In the RGB color model, #42321E has a red value of 66, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 30. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 24.2% magenta, 54.5% yellow, and 74.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 37.5 % saturation, and 18.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #42321E has a hue of 33.3° (degrees), 54.5 % saturation and 25.9 % brightness/value.



Color 42321E is cool or warm?

Color 42321E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #42321E? (For interior and product design)

42321E has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#42321E

Light Color


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Is #42321E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 42321E meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #42321E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(66, 50, 30)
Red
66 (25.9%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
30 (11.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
24.24%
Yellow
54.55%
Key
74.12%

HSL

HSL(33.33deg, 37.5 %, 18.8 %)

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
37.50 %.
Lightness
18.82 %.

RYB

RYB(183, 178, 172)
Red
183 (71.7%)
Yellow
178 (70.0%)
Blue
172 (67.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.33°
Saturation
54.55 %.
Brightness / Value
25.88 %.

HWB

H: 33.33°

W: 11.76 %

B: 74.12 %

XYZ

X : 3.62

Y : 3.53

Z : 1.72

YXY

Y1 : 3.53

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 74.12%

M : 80.39%

Y : 88.24%


LRV

~ 3.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.1Y 2.1/2.9

CIE-Lab

L : 22.06

A : 4.18

B : 15.45

CIE-Lch

L : 22.06

C : 16.01

H : 74.85

CIE-Luv

L : 22.06

U : 10.52

V : 13.31

Hunter-Lab

L : 18.8

A : 1.5

B : 7.73






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #42321E


Here are the colors similar to 42321E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#4B3621
Cafe Noir (Espresso)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#4A3728
Cedar Brown
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#3D2B1F
Bistre
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)
#3C341F
Dark Olive Drab
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 42321E.


#473729
PANTONE 7533 C
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#4B3D2A
PANTONE 7554 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#4E3524
PANTONE 2322 C
ΔE - 5.52 (94.5% similar)
#524232
PANTONE 8622 C
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 42321E.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 42321E.


#4A3526
RAL 8014 - Sepia Brown
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#513A2A
RAL 8028 - Terra Brown
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#3A3327
RAL 6022 - Olive Drab
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#474135
RAL 6014 - Yellow Olive
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 42321E.


#46381A
BS 08-B-29 - Vandye
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#433A23
BS 10-B-27 - Brown
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#3E310C
BS 10-C-39 - Saluki
ΔE - 6.44 (93.6% similar)
#2C2617
BS 10-B-29 - Ironstone
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 42321E.






Paint color for Hex #42321E


Here are the paint colors similar to 42321E. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar

Hex color 42321E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #42321E to Valspar


#4D3C2A
Fresh Roe (V087-6)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)
#4E3F28
Garden Loam (T598)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#543D27
Brown Hen (M122)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#4B3B30
Rootstock (M107)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 42321E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #42321E to Sherwin Williams


#4C3D31
Dark Clove (SW 9183)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)
#564536
Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041)
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)
#564537
Hickory Smoke (SW 7027)
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#4F3426
French Roast (SW 6069)
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 42321E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #42321E to Benjamin Moore


#493830
Tarpley Brown (CW-170)
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#5A4430
Taupe (2110-10)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#493A33
Appalachian Brown (2115-10)
ΔE - 7.24 (92.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color 42321E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #42321E to Behr


#4C443E
Espresso Beans (PPU5-01)
ΔE - 9.19 (90.8% similar)
#54463F
Rave Raisin (HDC-MD-13)
ΔE - 9.37 (90.6% similar)
#554941
Havana Coffee (N210-7)
ΔE - 9.57 (90.4% similar)
#594C42
Rare Wood (MQ2-39)
ΔE - 9.86 (90.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 42321E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #42321E to PPG Paints


#4F443F
Dark Granite (PPG1005-7)
ΔE - 9.57 (90.4% similar)
#594E40
Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7)
ΔE - 9.75 (90.2% similar)
#5C5042
Star Anise (PPG1022-7)
ΔE - 10.35 (89.6% similar)
#604A3F
Fudge Truffle (PPG1075-7)
ΔE - 10.55 (89.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 42321E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #42321E to Dunn-Edwards


#5E463C
Northern Territory (DEA 158)
ΔE - 10.41 (89.6% similar)
#4F4744
Espresso Macchiato (DET 680)
ΔE - 11.11 (88.9% similar)
#5E4F46
Black Walnut (DE 6063)
ΔE - 11.24 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#42321E color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



42321E
Cafe Noir (Espresso)*

1E2E42
Squid Ink*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #42321E?

Color that best contrast with #42321E is #1E2E42, color name is Squid Ink*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #42321E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #42321E is #1E2E42, color name is Squid Ink*.





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