#374A33 color
The hex color #374A33 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 29% green and 20% blue (55, 74, 51).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 18% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.59:1).
#374A33 color codes
| HEX | #374A33 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 74, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 29%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 18%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 31%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 31%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.28, -12.69, 11.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.28, 17.05, 138.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.622, 5.949, 4.036) | |
| Decimal | 3623475 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #374A33, 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 #374A33 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #374A33 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.19:1 | 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 #374A33 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4632Protanopia
no red cones#484434Deuteranopia
no green cones#364844Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #374a33; }
.text { color: #374a33; }
.border { border: 2px solid #374a33; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 74 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #374a33, #334a3b); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#3a533dHighlander#445533Zen Garden Olive#264334Everglade#334d41Pine Needle#49583eHeavy Green
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #374A33?
- #374A33 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #374A33?
- The RGB value is 55, 74, 51: 55 red, 74 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #374A33?
- The complementary color is #46334A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #374A33?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 and white text 9.59:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.