Color #420026 Color / Colour Code #420026
This page shows the hex color code for color #420026 (#420026). The colour is a pink tone with 100% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #420026 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#420026 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 295, 325, and 355 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 325, 85, and 205 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #420026
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 325 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 325 to 10 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 325 with its complement at 145 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #420026
Lightness variations at hue 325 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #420026
Design Use Cases for #420026
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #420026 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #420026 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Playfulness & Compassion
#420026 is in the pink range (hue 325). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #420026 (hue 325) to its complement at hue 145. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 355. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #420026, #00421c);
CSS Code for #420026
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About Color #420026 (#420026)
#420026 is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 66 red, 0 green, and 38 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 66.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 325 degrees with 100% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #420026 is 24/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 42% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #420026 against white is 16.67:1 and against black is 1.26:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #00421C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #420026. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3D0042 and #420006, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #420026?
- #420026 is Color #420026, a pink color (colour) with RGB(66, 0, 38), HSL(325, 100%, 13%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 42%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 24/255.
- Is #420026 accessible for text?
- Against white, #420026 has a contrast ratio of 16.67:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.26:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #420026?
- The complementary colour is #00421C (hue 145). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3D0042 and #420006. The triadic palette adds #274200 and #002742 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #420026 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #420026; or rgb(66, 0, 38); or hsl(325, 100%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 325 100% 13%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.