Color swatch image showing #42462C with RGB(66,70,44) values

#42462C Color Meaning and Information

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

#42462C Color Information

#42462C RGB value is (66, 70, 44). The hex color red value is 66, green is 70, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 69°, saturation of 23 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 6 percent, 0 percent, 37 percent, 73 percent.

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#42462C Color Meaning

Color #42462C embodies stoic endurance. #42462C dark, desaturated green—almost a forest shadow—rejects vibrancy in favor of depth and discretion. Color #42462C 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 #42462C reduce eye strain in prolonged reading environments, especially under artificial light. Its near-neutral status allows #42462C to function as a “dark gray with soul”—adding warmth without distraction. #42462C’s the anti-black: rich in undertone, yet functionally versatile. Symbolically, #42462C aligns with survivalism, intelligence communities, and heritage outdoorsmanship. Modern brands use color #42462C to signal durability without nostalgia—appealing to urban adventurers and digital nomads alike. Paired with bone white or rust accents, #42462C creates palettes that feel both utilitarian and refined.

Color Conversion

Convert #42462C 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
#42462C
RGB
rgb(66, 70, 44)
HSL
hsl(69°, 23%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(6%, 0%, 37%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(69°, 37%, 27%)
XYZ
4.8915 5.7204 3.2292
Yxy
5.7204 0.3534 0.4133
Hunter Lab
23.9174 -0.1213 0.2114
CIE-Lab
28.6959 -6.6718 15.1545

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Green70 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan6 / 100 (6%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#42462C 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

#42462C 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 #42462C 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+)

9.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #42462C 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

#42462C

protanopia

#444432

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #42462C;

Text Color

color: #42462C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #42462C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #42462C40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42462C 0%, #2a2d1c 100%);

#42462C Color FAQs

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