#373927 color
The hex color #373927 is a very dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 22.4% green and 15.3% blue (55, 57, 39).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 19% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 78% black.
The closest named color is Marshland (#2B2E26), a difference of 5.8 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.82:1).
#373927 color codes
| HEX | #373927 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 57, 39) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 22.4%, 15.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 19%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 32%, 22%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 32%, 78%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.29, -4.52, 10.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.29, 11.87, 112.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.405, 3.885, 2.49) | |
| Decimal | 3619111 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #373927, 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 #373927 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #373927 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #373927 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3726Protanopia
no red cones#3c3828Deuteranopia
no green cones#393734Tritanopia
no blue cones#373737Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #373927; }
.text { color: #373927; }
.border { border: 2px solid #373927; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 57 39 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #373927, #2e3927); }
Similar colors
#2b2e26Marshland#3b3c36Black Olive#46473eHeavy Metal#4e4b35Olive Leaf#353935Onyx#2b322dTerminal Black#3c463eDeep Forest#473e23Madras
Questions
- What color is #373927?
- #373927 is a very dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Marshland. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #373927?
- The RGB value is 55, 57, 39: 55 red, 57 green and 39 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #373927?
- The complementary color is #292739, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #373927?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.