#35452C color
The hex color #35452C is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.8% red, 27.1% green and 17.3% blue (53, 69, 44).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 22% saturation and 22% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.3:1).
#35452C color codes
| HEX | #35452C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 69, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.8%, 27.1%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 22%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 36%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 36%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.28, -11.91, 13.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.28, 17.7, 132.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.051, 5.195, 3.172) | |
| Decimal | 3491116 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #35452C, 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 #35452C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.3:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #35452C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.3:1 | 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 #35452C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#47412aProtanopia
no red cones#44402dDeuteranopia
no green cones#35433fTritanopia
no blue cones#404040Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #35452c; }
.text { color: #35452c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #35452c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(53 69 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #35452c, #2c452f); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#2f441fForestry#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#3a533dHighlander#445533Zen Garden Olive#21421eMyrtle#264334Everglade
Closest common color name: British Racing Green.
Questions
- What color is #35452C?
- #35452C is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #35452C?
- The RGB value is 53, 69, 44: 53 red, 69 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #35452C?
- The complementary color is #3C2C45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #35452C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 and white text 10.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.