#66422A Color Information
#66422A RGB value is (102, 66, 42). The hex color red value is 102, green is 66, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 35 percent, 59 percent, 60percent.
#66422A Color Meaning
Color #66422A embodies meditative austerity, tea-stained silence, and disciplined simplicity. Named after Japanese brown tea (#66422A), #66422A warm, near-black brown (RGB 107, 68, 35) mirrors matcha froth, roasted barley, and unglazed pottery. Color #66422A rejects ornament—its value lies in texture, not vibrancy. Designers use #66422A in wabi-sabi interiors, minimalist typography, and ceramic branding to evoke quiet reverence. Psychologically, color #66422A lowers visual stimulation, supporting mindfulness and deliberate action. Unlike stark black, #66422A absorbs light with warmth, reducing eye strain in print and screen media. Culturally, #66422A ties to Zen tea ceremonies, where every shade reflects intentionality—no color is accidental. Symbolically, color #66422A represents humility as strength. #66422A’s the color of hands that work slowly, tools that age gracefully, and moments observed without commentary. In branding, #66422A signals heritage through restraint—not legacy through loudness.
Color Conversion
Convert #66422A 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.
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Color Variations
#66422A 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
#66422A 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 #66422A 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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Color Blindness Simulator
See how #66422A 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.
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#66422A Color FAQs
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