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Custom Color Color #404242 – Meaning, HEX, RGB, CMYK & Live Previews

Explore the Hot Pink color #404242 with HEX, RGB, CMYK, HSL values, color meaning, psychology, and live previews for design and branding.

Color Spaces of #404242

SpaceV1V2V3V4
RGB646666
HSL0.500.020.25
HSV180°3°26°
CMYK0.030.000.000.74
XYZ5.0465.3805.926
Yxy5.3800.3090.329
Hunter23.19-0.53-0.18
CIE-Lab27.79-0.83-0.29

#404242 color RGB value is (64,66,66). #404242 color name is Custom Color color.

#404242 hex color red value is 64, green value is 66 and the blue value of its RGB is 66. Cylindrical-coordinate representations (also known as HSL) of color #404242 hue: 0.50, saturation: 0.02 and the lightness value of 404242 is 0.25.

The process color (four color CMYK) of #404242 color hex is 0.03, 0.00, 0.00, 0.74. Web safe color of #404242 is #333333. Color #404242 contains mainly GRAY color.

Base Numbers

BaseRedGreenBlue
Binary010000000100001001000010
Octal100102102
Decimal646666
Hex404242

Shades of #404242

Tints of #404242

Color Psychology of #404242

Gray represents neutrality, balance, and sophistication. It is versatile and works well as a background color.

Associated Emotions

NeutralityBalanceSophisticationProfessionalismTimelessness

Common Use Cases

  • Corporate design
  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Professional services
  • Background elements

CSS Code for #404242

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Frequently Asked Questions about #404242

About #404242 Custom Color

#404242 (Custom Color) is a gray-based color with RGB values of 64, 66, 66. This color belongs to the gray color family and can be used in various design applications including web design, graphic design, interior design, and branding projects.

When working with #404242, designers often pair it with complementary colors to create visual contrast, or use analogous colors for a more harmonious palette. The shades (darker versions) and tints (lighter versions) shown above provide a monochromatic color scheme that works well for creating depth and hierarchy in designs.

For web development, #404242 can be implemented using various CSS color formats including hexadecimal (#404242), RGB (rgb(64, 66, 66)), HSL (hsl(180, 2%, 25%)), or CMYK for print projects. The web-safe equivalent of this color is #333333, which ensures consistent display across older browsers and devices.