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#42462F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #42462F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#42462F Color Information

#42462F RGB value is (66, 70, 47). The hex color red value is 66, green is 70, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 70°, saturation of 20 percent, and lightness of 23 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 33 percent, 73 percent.

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#42462F Color Meaning

Color #42462F embodies stoic endurance. #42462F dark, desaturated green—almost a forest shadow—rejects vibrancy in favor of depth and discretion. Color #42462F suggests protection, secrecy, and quiet strength, often appearing in tactical gear, archival design, and minimalist fashion where performance outweighs aesthetics. Studies in visual ergonomics show that low-saturation greens like color #42462F reduce eye strain in prolonged reading environments, especially under artificial light. Its near-neutral status allows #42462F to function as a “dark gray with soul”—adding warmth without distraction. #42462F’s the anti-black: rich in undertone, yet functionally versatile. Symbolically, #42462F aligns with survivalism, intelligence communities, and heritage outdoorsmanship. Modern brands use color #42462F to signal durability without nostalgia—appealing to urban adventurers and digital nomads alike. Paired with bone white or rust accents, #42462F creates palettes that feel both utilitarian and refined.

Color Conversion

Convert #42462F 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
#42462F
RGB
rgb(66, 70, 47)
HSL
hsl(70°, 20%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 33%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(70°, 33%, 27%)
XYZ
4.9500 5.7438 3.5371
Yxy
5.7438 0.3478 0.4036
Hunter Lab
23.9662 -0.1135 0.1919
CIE-Lab
28.7567 -6.1959 13.3513

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Green70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue47 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow33 / 100 (33%)
33%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#42462F 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

#42462F 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 #42462F 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #42462F 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

#42462F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #42462F;

Text Color

color: #42462F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #42462F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #42462F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #42462F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42462F 0%, #2b2d1e 100%);

#42462F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #42462F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.