#294433 color
The hex color #294433 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 26.7% green and 20% blue (41, 68, 51).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 25% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Everglade (#264334), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.67:1).
#294433 color codes
| HEX | #294433 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 68, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 26.7%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 25%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 40%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 25%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.29, -14.68, 7.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.29, 16.31, 154.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.579, 4.844, 3.878) | |
| Decimal | 2704435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #294433, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #294433 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #294433 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #294433 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#444032Protanopia
no red cones#3f3d34Deuteranopia
no green cones#24433fTritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #294433; }
.text { color: #294433; }
.border { border: 2px solid #294433; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 68 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #294433, #294440); }
Similar colors
#264334Everglade#334d41Pine Needle#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#17462eZucchini#3a533dHighlander#1c401fQueen of Trees#33534bHunter
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #294433?
- #294433 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Everglade. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #294433?
- The RGB value is 41, 68, 51: 41 red, 68 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #294433?
- The complementary color is #44293A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #294433?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 and white text 10.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.