#355C41 color
The hex color #355C41 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.8% red, 36.1% green and 25.5% blue (53, 92, 65).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 27% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.61:1).
#355C41 color codes
| HEX | #355C41 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 92, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.8%, 36.1%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 27%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 42%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 29%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.58, -20.53, 11.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.58, 23.44, 151.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.249, 8.792, 6.368) | |
| Decimal | 3497025 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #355C41, 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 #355C41 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.61:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #355C41 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 #355C41 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c563fProtanopia
no red cones#565243Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e5b55Tritanopia
no blue cones#545454Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #355c41; }
.text { color: #355c41; }
.border { border: 2px solid #355c41; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(53 92 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #355c41, #355c54); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#355e3bHunter Green#3b593aFicus#2a603bMidori#336644Forest Serenade#3a533dHighlander#2b5d34Pine#3e5e4eEthereal Woods
Questions
- What color is #355C41?
- #355C41 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 #355C41?
- The RGB value is 53, 92, 65: 53 red, 92 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #355C41?
- The complementary color is #5C3550, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #355C41?
- 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.