#355A43 color
The hex color #355A43 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.8% red, 35.3% green and 26.3% blue (53, 90, 67).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 26% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 41% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.79:1).
#355A43 color codes
| HEX | #355A43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 90, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.8%, 35.3%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 26%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 41%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(41%, 0%, 26%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.95, -19.03, 9.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.95, 21.13, 154.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.137, 8.474, 6.621) | |
| Decimal | 3496515 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #355A43, 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 #355A43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #355A43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.69:1 | 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 #355A43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5a5542Protanopia
no red cones#545144Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e5954Tritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #355a43; }
.text { color: #355a43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #355a43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(53 90 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #355a43, #355a56); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3b593aFicus#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a533dHighlander#355e3bHunter Green#3e594cPlantation#2a603bMidori#336644Forest Serenade
Questions
- What color is #355A43?
- #355A43 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 #355A43?
- The RGB value is 53, 90, 67: 53 red, 90 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #355A43?
- The complementary color is #5A354C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #355A43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.69:1 and white text 7.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.