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#942942 color code is #942942. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #942942.

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#942942 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #942942 is 0.0828. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.91:1 against white and 2.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#942942 on white7.91:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#942942 on black2.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #9429427.91:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9429422.66:1Fail

#942942 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #942942?+
The hex code for #942942 is #942942. In RGB it's rgb(148, 41, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(346, 57%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #942942?+
#942942 in RGB is (148, 41, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(148, 41, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #942942?+
#942942 converts to CMYK(0%, 72%, 55%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #942942.
Is #942942 a warm or cool color?+
#942942 (#942942) is a warm red — its hue sits at 346° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #942942 belong to?+
#942942 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 346°, 57%, 37% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #942942 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#942942 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.91:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #942942?+
The nearest Pantone match for #942942 (#942942) is 4319 C Pomegranate Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #942942 in design

Practical guidance for using #942942 (#942942) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #942942 (#942942) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #942942 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #942942 (#942942) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#942942 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #942942 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#942942 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.