Color swatch image showing #424623 with RGB(66,70,35) values
Color swatch image showing #424623 with RGB(66,70,35) values

#424623 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #424623 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#424623 Color Information

#424623 RGB value is (66, 70, 35). The hex color red value is 66, green is 70, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 67°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 21 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 50 percent, 73 percent.

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#424623 Color Meaning

Color #424623 embodies grounded strength, subtle resilience, and natural stability. #424623 dark yellow-brown shade evokes earthy textures, reliability, and subdued vitality. Psychologically, color #424623 supports focus, endurance, and calm reflection, suitable for professional, contemplative, or nature-inspired environments. Culturally, color #424623 symbolizes practicality, endurance, and connection with nature in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #424623 to earth energy, balance, and stability. Fengshui encourages its use in grounding spaces, harmonizing energy, and reducing excessive stimulation. Spiritually, #424623 resonates with the root chakra, promoting resilience, groundedness, and practical strength. In design and arts, color #424623 functions as a foundational or accent color. Its dark, muted earthy tone pairs well with creams, greens, and deeper browns, appearing in interiors, rustic artwork, and natural-inspired compositions.

Color Conversion

Convert #424623 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
#424623
RGB
rgb(66, 70, 35)
HSL
hsl(67°, 33%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 50%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(67°, 50%, 27%)
XYZ
4.7403 5.6599 2.4327
Yxy
5.6599 0.3694 0.4410
Hunter Lab
23.7905 -0.1414 0.2616
CIE-Lab
28.5377 -7.9272 20.4589

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Green70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#424623 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

#424623 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 #424623 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
#424623

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.85:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #424623 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

#424623

protanopia

#44442b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #424623;

Text Color

color: #424623;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #424623;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #42462340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #424623;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #424623 0%, #2c2f17 100%);

#424623 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #424623 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.