#375F5D color
The hex color #375F5D is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.6% red, 37.3% green and 36.5% blue (55, 95, 93).
Its hue angle is 177°, with 27% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Lacrosse (#2E5C58), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.1:1).
#375F5D color codes
| HEX | #375F5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(55, 95, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.6%, 37.3%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(177, 27%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(177, 42%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 2%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.46, -14.6, -3.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.46, 14.97, 192.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.643, 9.786, 11.84) | |
| Decimal | 3628893 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #375F5D, 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 #375F5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #375F5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.96:1 | 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 #375F5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b5b5dProtanopia
no red cones#53565dDeuteranopia
no green cones#26615eTritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #375f5d; }
.text { color: #375f5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #375f5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(55 95 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #375f5d, #374d5f); }
Similar colors
#2e5c58Lacrosse#315955Enchanting Ivy#405e5cRosemary#28615dVerdant Forest#345c61Arctic Nights#3a5b52Iridescent#255c61Deep Sea Diver#39636aMediterranea
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #375F5D?
- #375F5D is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Lacrosse. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #375F5D?
- The RGB value is 55, 95, 93: 55 red, 95 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #375F5D?
- The complementary color is #5F3739, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #375F5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 and white text 7.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.