#294443 color
The hex color #294443 is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 26.7% green and 26.3% blue (41, 68, 67).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 25% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Forest (#224347), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.49:1).
#294443 color codes
| HEX | #294443 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 68, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 26.7%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 25%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 40%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 1%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.77, -10.5, -2.65) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.77, 10.83, 194.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.994, 5.011, 6.066) | |
| Decimal | 2704451 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #294443, 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 #294443 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #294443 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | 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 #294443 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#414143Protanopia
no red cones#3c3e43Deuteranopia
no green cones#1f4544Tritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #294443; }
.text { color: #294443; }
.border { border: 2px solid #294443; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 68 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #294443, #293744); }
Similar colors
#224347Emerald Forest#27454aMysterious Waters#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#2d454aLittle Mermaid#3c4f4eNight Watch#1c3d44Sunken Harbour#12403cBotanical Night#1c3b42Royal Neptune
Questions
- What color is #294443?
- #294443 is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Emerald Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #294443?
- The RGB value is 41, 68, 67: 41 red, 68 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #294443?
- The complementary color is #44292A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #294443?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2:1 and white text 10.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.