#374A45 color
The hex color #374A45 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 29% green and 27.1% blue (55, 74, 69).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 15% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Night Watch (#3C4F4E), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.43:1).
#374A45 color codes
| HEX | #374A45 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 74, 69) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 29%, 27.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 15%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 26%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 7%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.76, -8.68, 0.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.76, 8.7, 176.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.098, 6.139, 6.545) | |
| Decimal | 3623493 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #374A45, 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 #374A45 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #374A45 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.43:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.23:1 | 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 #374A45 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#484845Protanopia
no red cones#454545Deuteranopia
no green cones#324b48Tritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #374a45; }
.text { color: #374a45; }
.border { border: 2px solid #374a45; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 74 69 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #374a45, #37464a); }
Similar colors
#3c4f4eNight Watch#3c463eDeep Forest#334d41Pine Needle#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#424c4aUrban Chic#33534bHunter#455454All Nighter#444b43Ancient Pine
Questions
- What color is #374A45?
- #374A45 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Night Watch. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #374A45?
- The RGB value is 55, 74, 69: 55 red, 74 green and 69 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #374A45?
- The complementary color is #4A373C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #374A45?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 and white text 9.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.