#424642 Hex Code
Color Name: Outer Space
What is hex #424642 Color?
The color name of hex code #424642 is Outer Space. The RGB values are (66, 70, 66) which means it is composed of
33% red, 35% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:6 M:0 Y:6 K:73. In the HSV/HSB scale, #424642 has a hue of 120°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 27%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #424642 Color Codes
| Color Name | Outer Space |
| RGB Values | (66, 70, 66) |
| CMYK Values | (6%, 0%, 6%, 73%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (120°, 6%, 27%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #BDB9BD [Gray (X11)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 446 C |
| Closest RAL | 7026 [Granite grey] |
| Complementary Color | #464246 [Outer Space] |
| #424642 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #434343 |
| Desaturated | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #454545 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #898989 |
Hex #424642 Color Palettes
424642 is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary Palette
The complement of #424642 is #464246 which is called Outer Space. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #424642 color is offered by #464246. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #424642 are #424644 and #444642, called Outer Space and Outer Space, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #424642 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #424642 are #444246 (Outer Space) and #464244 (Outer Space). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#424642 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #424246 (Arsenic) and #464242 (Dark Puce) along with #424642, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #424642 has #424246 (Arsenic), #464246 (Outer Space) and #464642 (Rifle Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #424642 contains #424446 (Outer Space), #464246 (Outer Space) and #464442 (Outer Space). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #424642 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #424642 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 424642 Color
Tints
686B68- 7B7E7B
- 8E908E
- A1A3A1
- B3B5B3
- C6C8C6
- D9DAD9
- ECEDEC
Tones
- 4E524E
- 555755
- 5B5D5B
- 616361
- 676967
- 6D6F6D
- 747474
- 7A7A7A
Shades
- 353835
- 2E312E
- 282A28
- 212321
- 1A1C1A
- 141514
- 0D0E0D
- 070707
#424642 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
