#42260A Hex Color
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#42260a is a dark, muted warm brown with earthy red and golden undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, secluded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.9:1 contrast, while lighter tan accents prevent large areas from feeling heavy. The hex code is #42260a.
Questions about #42260a
What is #42260a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #42260a is rgb(66, 38, 10), in HSL hsl(30, 74%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 85%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #42260a?
Muted tan, terracotta, and cream pair well with #42260a, adding warmth and contrast while preserving its earthy character; lighter tan or cream can open up layouts, while terracotta brings restrained color to buttons, borders, or small accents.
Is #42260a a warm or cool color?
#42260a reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries earthy red and golden undertones, giving it a grounded, intimate character rather than the blue or gray cast associated with cooler browns; use it when a design needs depth without stark black.
Is #42260a readable on white or black?
#42260a has a 13.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.