#385B44 color
The hex color #385B44 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22% red, 35.7% green and 26.7% blue (56, 91, 68).
Its hue angle is 141°, with 24% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.64:1).
#385B44 color codes
| HEX | #385B44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(56, 91, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22%, 35.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(141, 24%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(141, 38%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 25%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.48, -18.32, 9.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.48, 20.56, 152.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.415, 8.74, 6.817) | |
| Decimal | 3693380 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #385B44, 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 #385B44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #385B44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.75:1 | 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 #385B44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b5643Protanopia
no red cones#555245Deuteranopia
no green cones#315a55Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #385b44; }
.text { color: #385b44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #385b44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(56 91 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #385b44, #385b55); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3b593aFicus#3a533dHighlander#355e3bHunter Green#3e594cPlantation#336644Forest Serenade#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Questions
- What color is #385B44?
- #385B44 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Herbes de Provence. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #385B44?
- The RGB value is 56, 91, 68: 56 red, 91 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #385B44?
- The complementary color is #5B384F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #385B44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 and white text 7.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.