#374D3C color
The hex color #374D3C is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 30.2% green and 23.5% blue (55, 77, 60).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 17% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.17:1).
#374D3C color codes
| HEX | #374D3C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 77, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 30.2%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 17%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 29%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 22%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.51, -12.57, 7.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.51, 14.58, 149.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.045, 6.446, 5.252) | |
| Decimal | 3624252 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #374D3C, 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 #374D3C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #374D3C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.17:1 | 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 #374D3C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d493bProtanopia
no red cones#4a473dDeuteranopia
no green cones#344c48Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #374d3c; }
.text { color: #374d3c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #374d3c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 77 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #374d3c, #374d47); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#3a533dHighlander#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#264334Everglade#3e594cPlantation#33534bHunter
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #374D3C?
- #374D3C 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 #374D3C?
- The RGB value is 55, 77, 60: 55 red, 77 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #374D3C?
- The complementary color is #4D3748, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #374D3C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 and white text 9.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.