#42331D
A very dark, moderate orange closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #42331D
The hex code #42331D represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(66, 51, 29).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 23% Magenta, 56% Yellow, and 74% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a very dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#42331D
RGB66, 51, 29
HSL35.7°, 38.9%, 18.6%
CMYK0%, 23%, 56%, 74%
HSV35.7°, 56.1%, 25.9%
LAB22.4, 3.4, 16.5
XYZ3.7, 3.6, 1.7
Decimal4338461
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.72:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.65:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.46:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #42331D;
}
.text-color {
color: #42331D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #42331D;
}