#345C44 color
The hex color #345C44 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.4% red, 36.1% green and 26.7% blue (52, 92, 68).
Its hue angle is 144°, with 28% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.61:1).
#345C44 color codes
| HEX | #345C44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(52, 92, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.4%, 36.1%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(144, 28%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(144, 43%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 26%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.6, -20.21, 9.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.6, 22.32, 154.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.286, 8.801, 6.835) | |
| Decimal | 3431492 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #345C44, 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 #345C44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #345C44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.76:1 | 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 #345C44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5643Protanopia
no red cones#555245Deuteranopia
no green cones#2b5b55Tritanopia
no blue cones#545454Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #345c44; }
.text { color: #345c44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #345c44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(52 92 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #345c44, #345c58); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#355e3bHunter Green#3b593aFicus#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a533dHighlander#336644Forest Serenade#2a603bMidori#3e594cPlantation
Questions
- What color is #345C44?
- #345C44 is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Herbes de Provence. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #345C44?
- The RGB value is 52, 92, 68: 52 red, 92 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #345C44?
- The complementary color is #5C344C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #345C44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 and white text 7.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.