Warm Black (#004242) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Warm Black (#004242) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Warm Black (#004242) Color Information

Warm Black (#004242) RGB value is (0, 66, 66). The hex color red value is 0, green is 66, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 180°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of13 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 74percent.

Warm Black (#004242) color swatch
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Warm Black (#004242) Color Meaning

Warm Black (#004242) reflects depth, mystery, and resilience. This dark teal-black shade blends the stability of black with a hint of green’s renewal energy, suggesting a composed yet intense presence. In color psychology, Warm Black (#004242) evokes focus, introspection, and strategic thinking, acting as a grounding force in design or personal environments. Culturally, Warm Black (#004242) can symbolize sophistication, authority, and hidden wisdom in Western contexts, while in Eastern traditions, it links to water elements and introspective meditation. Fengshui considers this hue grounding and stabilizing, ideal for spaces needing concentration or calm reflection. In chakra terms, it resonates with the root and heart areas, supporting emotional security while subtly enhancing vitality. In art and design, Warm Black (#004242) is used to create depth, contrast, and elegance. It pairs well with lighter or vivid colors to emphasize structure without overpowering other elements. Its dark and slightly green-tinged quality allows it to balance modern, minimalistic palettes while maintaining a sense of warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert Warm Black (#004242) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#004242
RGB
rgb(0, 66, 66)
HSL
hsl(180°, 100%, 13%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 74%)
HSV
hsv(180°, 100%, 26%)
XYZ
2.9316 4.2898 5.8278
Yxy
4.2898 0.2247 0.3287
Hunter Lab
20.7118 -0.2206 -0.0706
CIE-Lab
24.6072 -18.2267 -5.3597

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)74 / 100 (74%)
74%

Color Variations

Warm Black (#004242) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Warm Black (#004242) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Warm Black (#004242) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#004242

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #004242 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Warm Black (#004242)

protanopia

#1d1d42

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #004242;

Text Color

color: #004242;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #004242;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00424240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #004242;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004242 0%, #003030 100%);

Warm Black (#004242) Color FAQs

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