#374D3A color
The hex color #374D3A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 30.2% green and 22.7% blue (55, 77, 58).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 17% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.19:1).
#374D3A color codes
| HEX | #374D3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 77, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 30.2%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 17%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 29%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 25%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.46, -13, 8.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.46, 15.58, 146.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.993, 6.425, 4.979) | |
| Decimal | 3624250 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #374D3A, 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 #374D3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #374D3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | 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 #374D3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4939Protanopia
no red cones#4a473bDeuteranopia
no green cones#344c48Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #374d3a; }
.text { color: #374d3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #374d3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 77 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #374d3a, #374d45); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#3a533dHighlander#36482fPalm Leaf#334d41Pine Needle#424f3bHōjicha#264334Everglade#3e594cPlantation#49583eHeavy Green
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #374D3A?
- #374D3A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Mountain View. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #374D3A?
- The RGB value is 55, 77, 58: 55 red, 77 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #374D3A?
- The complementary color is #4D374A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #374D3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 and white text 9.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.