#373B1A color
The hex color #373B1A is a very dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 23.1% green and 10.2% blue (55, 59, 26).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 39% saturation and 17% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Wasabi Nori (#333300), a difference of 5.2 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.65:1).
#373B1A color codes
| HEX | #373B1A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 59, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 23.1%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 39%, 17%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 56%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 56%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.72, -7.66, 19.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.72, 21.17, 111.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.326, 4.015, 1.577) | |
| Decimal | 3619610 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #373B1A, 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 #373B1A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #373B1A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.8:1 | 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 #373B1A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3817Protanopia
no red cones#3f391cDeuteranopia
no green cones#3a3833Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #373b1a; }
.text { color: #373b1a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #373b1a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 59 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #373b1a, #273b1a); }
Similar colors
#333300Wasabi Nori#444411Alligator Gladiator#373e02Dark Olive#223311Darkest Forest#2f441fForestry#404404Green Not Found#4f4d32Jungle King#473e23Madras
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #373B1A?
- #373B1A is a very dark, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Wasabi Nori. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #373B1A?
- The RGB value is 55, 59, 26: 55 red, 59 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #373B1A?
- The complementary color is #1E1A3B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #373B1A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.8:1 and white text 11.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.