#334739 color
The hex color #334739 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20% red, 27.8% green and 22.4% blue (51, 71, 57).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 16% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.99:1).
#334739 color codes
| HEX | #334739 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 71, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20%, 27.8%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 16%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 28%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 20%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.13, -11.27, 5.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.13, 12.73, 152.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.357, 5.506, 4.703) | |
| Decimal | 3360569 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #334739, 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 #334739 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #334739 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | 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 #334739 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#474438Protanopia
no red cones#44413aDeuteranopia
no green cones#304643Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #334739; }
.text { color: #334739; }
.border { border: 2px solid #334739; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(51 71 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #334739, #334743); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#264334Everglade#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#3a533dHighlander#3c463eDeep Forest#33534bHunter
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #334739?
- #334739 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Mountain View. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #334739?
- The RGB value is 51, 71, 57: 51 red, 71 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #334739?
- The complementary color is #473341, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #334739?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 and white text 9.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.