#374841 color
The hex color #374841 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 28.2% green and 25.5% blue (55, 72, 65).
Its hue angle is 155°, with 13% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.7:1).
#374841 color codes
| HEX | #374841 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 72, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 28.2%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(155, 13%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(155, 24%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 10%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.98, -8.45, 1.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.98, 8.68, 166.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.847, 5.828, 5.87) | |
| Decimal | 3622977 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #374841, 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 #374841 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #374841 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.17:1 | 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 #374841 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#474641Protanopia
no red cones#444341Deuteranopia
no green cones#334846Tritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #374841; }
.text { color: #374841; }
.border { border: 2px solid #374841; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 72 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #374841, #374748); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#3c4f4eNight Watch#334d41Pine Needle#444b43Ancient Pine#394c3bMountain View#424c4aUrban Chic#33534bHunter#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #374841?
- #374841 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #374841?
- The RGB value is 55, 72, 65: 55 red, 72 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #374841?
- The complementary color is #48373E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #374841?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 and white text 9.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.