#42342E

#42342E

Overview

#42342E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 66, 52, 46, in HSL 18.0°, 17.9%, 22.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 21.2%, 30.3%, 74.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 8017 Chocolate Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#42342E

RGB

66, 52, 46

HSL

18.0, 17.9%, 22.0%

HSV

18.0, 30.3%, 25.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.2%, 30.3%, 74.1%

OKLCH

0.3385 0.0228 44.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #42342E;
color: #42342E;
border-color: #42342E;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 700 #44403C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.92:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.76:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #42342E?

RGB(66, 52, 46) · HSL(18.0, 17.9%, 22.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 21.2%, 30.3%, 74.1%)

Does #42342E meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #42342E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #42342E background; contrast on black is 1.76:1.