#334647 color
The hex color #334647 is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20% red, 27.5% green and 27.8% blue (51, 70, 71).
Its hue angle is 183°, with 16% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Little Mermaid (#2D454A), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.96:1).
#334647 color codes
| HEX | #334647 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 70, 71) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20%, 27.5%, 27.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(183, 16%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(183, 28%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 1%, 0%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.22, -7.17, -3.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.22, 7.79, 202.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.692, 5.539, 6.782) | |
| Decimal | 3360327 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #334647, 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 #334647 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #334647 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | 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 #334647 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#434447Protanopia
no red cones#404147Deuteranopia
no green cones#2c4746Tritanopia
no blue cones#434343Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #334647; }
.text { color: #334647; }
.border { border: 2px solid #334647; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(51 70 71 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #334647, #333c47); }
Similar colors
#2d454aLittle Mermaid#3c4f4eNight Watch#27454aMysterious Waters#224347Emerald Forest#424c4aUrban Chic#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#3d474bLights Out#414a4cDark Space
Questions
- What color is #334647?
- #334647 is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Little Mermaid. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #334647?
- The RGB value is 51, 70, 71: 51 red, 70 green and 71 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #334647?
- The complementary color is #473433, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #334647?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 and white text 9.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.