Color #42002F Color / Colour Code #42002F
This page shows the hex color code for color #42002f (#42002F). 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 #42002F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#42002F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 287, 317, and 347 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 317, 77, and 197 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #42002F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 317 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 317 to 2 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 317 with its complement at 137 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 #42002F
Lightness variations at hue 317 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #42002F
Design Use Cases for #42002F
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #42002F 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, #42002F 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
#42002F is in the pink range (hue 317). 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 #42002F (hue 317) to its complement at hue 137. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 347. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #42002f, #004213);
CSS Code for #42002F
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About Color #42002F (#42002F)
#42002F is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 66 red, 0 green, and 47 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 66.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 317 degrees with 100% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #42002F is 25/255 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, 29% yellow, and 74% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #42002F against white is 16.50:1 and against black is 1.27:1. 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 #004213 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #42002F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #340042 and #42000E, 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 #42002F?
- #42002F is Color #42002F, a pink color (colour) with RGB(66, 0, 47), HSL(317, 100%, 13%), and CMYK(0%, 100%, 29%, 74%). Its perceived brightness is 25/255.
- Is #42002F accessible for text?
- Against white, #42002F has a contrast ratio of 16.50:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.27:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #42002F?
- The complementary colour is #004213 (hue 137). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #340042 and #42000E. The triadic palette adds #304200 and #003042 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #42002F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #42002f; or rgb(66, 0, 47); or hsl(317, 100%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 317 100% 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.