#374E48 color
The hex color #374E48 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 30.6% green and 28.2% blue (55, 78, 72).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 17% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Hunter (#33534B), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.95:1).
#374E48 color codes
| HEX | #374E48 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 78, 72) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 30.6%, 28.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 17%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 29%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 8%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.18, -10.33, 0.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.18, 10.36, 176.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.469, 6.729, 7.14) | |
| Decimal | 3624520 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #374E48, 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 #374E48 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #374E48 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | 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 #374E48 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4b48Protanopia
no red cones#484848Deuteranopia
no green cones#314f4cTritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #374e48; }
.text { color: #374e48; }
.border { border: 2px solid #374e48; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 78 72 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #374e48, #37494e); }
Similar colors
#33534bHunter#334d41Pine Needle#3c4f4eNight Watch#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#3e594cPlantation#3a5b52Iridescent#315955Enchanting Ivy#394c3bMountain View
Questions
- What color is #374E48?
- #374E48 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Hunter. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #374E48?
- The RGB value is 55, 78, 72: 55 red, 78 green and 72 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #374E48?
- The complementary color is #4E373D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #374E48?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and white text 8.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.