#334A36 color
The hex color #334A36 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20% red, 29% green and 21.2% blue (51, 74, 54).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 18% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 71% 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 9.66:1).
#334A36 color codes
| HEX | #334A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 74, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20%, 29%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 18%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 31%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 27%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.08, -13.68, 9.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.08, 16.47, 146.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.48, 5.868, 4.386) | |
| Decimal | 3361334 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #334A36, 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 #334A36 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.66:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #334A36 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 #334A36 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4635Protanopia
no red cones#474437Deuteranopia
no green cones#304945Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #334a36; }
.text { color: #334a36; }
.border { border: 2px solid #334a36; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(51 74 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #334a36, #334a42); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#3a533dHighlander#264334Everglade#334d41Pine Needle#424f3bHōjicha#3b593aFicus#3e594cPlantation
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #334A36?
- #334A36 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Mountain View. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #334A36?
- The RGB value is 51, 74, 54: 51 red, 74 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #334A36?
- The complementary color is #4A3347, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #334A36?
- 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.