#34443F color
The hex color #34443F is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 26.7% green and 24.7% blue (52, 68, 63).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 13% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.27:1).
#34443F color codes
| HEX | #34443F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 68, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 26.7%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 13%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 24%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 7%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.36, -7.64, 0.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.36, 7.69, 173.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.38, 5.223, 5.479) | |
| Decimal | 3425343 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #34443F, 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 #34443F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #34443F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | 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 #34443F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#43423fProtanopia
no red cones#40403fDeuteranopia
no green cones#304442Tritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #34443f; }
.text { color: #34443f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #34443f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 68 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #34443f, #344144); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#3c4f4eNight Watch#424c4aUrban Chic#444b43Ancient Pine#334d41Pine Needle#293432Aztec#2d454aLittle Mermaid#444b4aMoonless Sky
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #34443F?
- #34443F is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #34443F?
- The RGB value is 52, 68, 63: 52 red, 68 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #34443F?
- The complementary color is #443439, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #34443F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 and white text 10.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.