#334943 color
The hex color #334943 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20% red, 28.6% green and 26.3% blue (51, 73, 67).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 18% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Pine Needle (#334D41), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.66:1).
#334943 color codes
| HEX | #334943 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 73, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20%, 28.6%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 18%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 30%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 8%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.09, -10.05, 0.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.09, 10.09, 175.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.761, 5.874, 6.192) | |
| Decimal | 3361091 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #334943, 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 #334943 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #334943 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | 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 #334943 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#474643Protanopia
no red cones#434343Deuteranopia
no green cones#2d4a47Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #334943; }
.text { color: #334943; }
.border { border: 2px solid #334943; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(51 73 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #334943, #334449); }
Similar colors
#334d41Pine Needle#3c4f4eNight Watch#33534bHunter#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#3c463eDeep Forest#394c3bMountain View#264334Everglade#424c4aUrban Chic
Questions
- What color is #334943?
- #334943 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Pine Needle. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #334943?
- The RGB value is 51, 73, 67: 51 red, 73 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #334943?
- The complementary color is #493339, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #334943?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 and white text 9.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.