#335D50 color
The hex color #335D50 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20% red, 36.5% green and 31.4% blue (51, 93, 80).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 29% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Ethereal Woods (#3E5E4E), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.44:1).
#335D50 color codes
| HEX | #335D50 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 93, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20%, 36.5%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 29%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 45%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 14%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.2, -18.17, 2.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.2, 18.4, 170.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.727, 9.111, 8.992) | |
| Decimal | 3366224 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #335D50, 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 #335D50 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #335D50 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.82:1 | 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 #335D50 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b584fProtanopia
no red cones#545351Deuteranopia
no green cones#255e59Tritanopia
no blue cones#555555Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #335d50; }
.text { color: #335d50; }
.border { border: 2px solid #335d50; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(51 93 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #335d50, #33555d); }
Similar colors
#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5b52Iridescent#3e594cPlantation#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#2e5c58Lacrosse#416858June Ivy#33534bHunter#315955Enchanting Ivy
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #335D50?
- #335D50 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Ethereal Woods. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #335D50?
- The RGB value is 51, 93, 80: 51 red, 93 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #335D50?
- The complementary color is #5D3340, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #335D50?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 and white text 7.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.