#34450D color
The hex color #34450D is a very dark, moderate yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 27.1% green and 5.1% blue (52, 69, 13).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 68% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 81% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Treetop Cathedral (#2F4A15), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.48:1).
#34450D color codes
| HEX | #34450D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 69, 13) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 27.1%, 5.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 68%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 81%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 81%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.78, -16.21, 29.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.78, 33.9, 118.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.617, 5.015, 1.158) | |
| Decimal | 3425549 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #34450D, 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 #34450D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #34450D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.48:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | 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 #34450D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494004Protanopia
no red cones#473f12Deuteranopia
no green cones#37413aTritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #34450d; }
.text { color: #34450d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #34450d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 69 13 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #34450d, #18450d); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #34450D?
- #34450D is a very dark, moderate yellow-green, closest to the named color Treetop Cathedral. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #34450D?
- The RGB value is 52, 69, 13: 52 red, 69 green and 13 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #34450D?
- The complementary color is #1E0D45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #34450D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2:1 and white text 10.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.