#42241D
A very dark, moderate red closely aligning with Black.
About #42241D
The hex code #42241D represents a beautifully specific shade of red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Black. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 36 parts green, and 29 parts blue light.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 45% M, 56% Y, and 74% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.