#354835 color
The hex color #354835 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.8% red, 28.2% green and 20.8% blue (53, 72, 53).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 15% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.86:1).
#354835 color codes
| HEX | #354835 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 72, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.8%, 28.2%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 15%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 26%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 26%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.51, -11.93, 9.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.51, 14.96, 142.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.428, 5.649, 4.224) | |
| Decimal | 3491893 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #354835, 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 #354835 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #354835 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.86:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.13:1 | 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 #354835 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494434Protanopia
no red cones#464236Deuteranopia
no green cones#334743Tritanopia
no blue cones#434343Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #354835; }
.text { color: #354835; }
.border { border: 2px solid #354835; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(53 72 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #354835, #35483f); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#3a533dHighlander#334d41Pine Needle#264334Everglade#49583eHeavy Green#3c463eDeep Forest
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #354835?
- #354835 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Mountain View. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #354835?
- The RGB value is 53, 72, 53: 53 red, 72 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #354835?
- The complementary color is #483548, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #354835?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 and white text 9.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.