Color swatch image showing #642421 with RGB(100,36,33) values

#642421 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #642421 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#642421 Color Information

#642421 RGB value is (100, 36, 33). The hex color red value is 100, green is 36, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 26 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 67 percent, 61 percent.

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#642421 Color Meaning

Color #642421 speaks of time, transformation, and elemental change. #642421 desaturated brick-red mimics rust, clay deposits, and weathered metal—tones shaped not by design, but by exposure. Color #642421 suggests authenticity through decay, not perfection. Color #642421 appeals to audiences valuing process over polish. Material science links #642421 color to iron oxidation—a chemical inevitability that architects and designers now embrace as “patina.” Psychologically, color #642421 feels stable despite its red base; its low saturation removes alarm, leaving warmth and history. #642421’s calming in a way bright reds cannot be. In sustainable branding, color #642421 signals honesty about material life cycles—celebrating aging rather than hiding #642421. #642421 appears in ceramic studios, heritage tooling, and regenerative agriculture. Paired with raw concrete or unbleached linen, color #642421 creates palettes that feel archaeological yet contemporary. Color #642421 isn’t nostalgic—#642421’s regenerative.

Color Conversion

Convert #642421 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
#642421
RGB
rgb(100, 36, 33)
HSL
hsl(3°, 50%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 67%, 61%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 67%, 39%)
XYZ
6.1609 4.0809 1.9018
Yxy
4.0809 0.5073 0.3361
Hunter Lab
20.2012 0.4286 0.1513
CIE-Lab
23.9371 28.7078 16.9651

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Green36 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)61 / 100 (61%)
61%

Color Variations

#642421 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

#642421 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 #642421 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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Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #642421 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #642421;

Text Color

color: #642421;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #642421;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #64242140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #642421;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #642421 0%, #3f1715 100%);

#642421 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #642421 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.