#3A443D color
The hex color #3A443D is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 26.7% green and 23.9% blue (58, 68, 61).
Its hue angle is 138°, with 8% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.12:1).
#3A443D color codes
| HEX | #3A443D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 68, 61) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 26.7%, 23.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(138, 8%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(138, 15%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 0%, 10%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.77, -5.72, 2.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.77, 6.4, 153.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.654, 5.371, 5.205) | |
| Decimal | 3818557 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A443D, 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 #3A443D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A443D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | 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 #3A443D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#44423dProtanopia
no red cones#42413dDeuteranopia
no green cones#394442Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a443d; }
.text { color: #3a443d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a443d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 68 61 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a443d, #3a4442); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#424c4aUrban Chic#353935Onyx#444b4aMoonless Sky#46473eHeavy Metal#3b3c36Black Olive#484a46Armadillo
Questions
- What color is #3A443D?
- #3A443D is a dark gray, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A443D?
- The RGB value is 58, 68, 61: 58 red, 68 green and 61 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A443D?
- The complementary color is #443A41, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A443D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 and white text 10.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.