1. grays
2. neutral-muteds
3. Spade Black

Color Spade Black gray (#424142):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Spade Black gray (#424142):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Spade Black / #424142

The HTML HEX code is #424142. The corresponding color name is "Spade Black". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 66%, Green (G): 65%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 0%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 74%. In the HSL color space, #424142 has a hue of 300°, saturation of 1%, and lightness of 26%. The HSV representation is 300° for hue, 2% for saturation, and 26% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 28, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 5, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2565, U (chrominance) = 0.0011, and V (chrominance) = 0.0020.

The decimal value of the color is 4342082. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #767476 for a 20% lighter version and #0F0F0F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #424142, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6520 Kelvin (6520K).

The approximate wavelength of #424142 is around 430.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Spade Black (Hex: #424142): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Spade Black (#424142) resembles the color of anthracite coal, conveying a sense of depth and darkness. This hue reflects the monochromatic tonality found in nocturnal landscapes, where the moonlight casts shadows on jagged mountains and dense forests. It evokes the sleek appearance of obsidian, a volcanic glass formed through rapid cooling, or the mysterious allure of deep-sea abysses. Spade Black elicits a feeling of sophistication and elegance, much like a finely tailored tuxedo or a sleek luxury car. Its confident and assertive nature makes it an ideal choice for creating an impactful and timeless visual presence.

Tints and Shades of #424142 HEX color (Spade Black)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #424142, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #D0D0D0
• #A1A0A1
• #717171
• #424142
• #323132
• #212121
• #111011
• #000000

Tones of Spade Black (#424142 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #424142, #5b5a5b is the less saturated color, while #424142 is the most saturated one.

• #5b5a5b
• #555455
• #4e4e4e
• #484748
• #424142
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #424142;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #424142; }

.text {color:#424142;}

.background {background-color:#424142;}

.border {border:1px solid #424142;}