#3F443C color
The hex color #3F443C is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 26.7% green and 23.5% blue (63, 68, 60).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 6% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.98:1).
#3F443C color codes
| HEX | #3F443C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 68, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 26.7%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 6%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 12%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 12%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.16, -3.85, 4.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.16, 5.65, 132.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.932, 5.517, 5.079) | |
| Decimal | 4146236 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F443C, 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 #3F443C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F443C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | 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 #3F443C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#45433cProtanopia
no red cones#44423cDeuteranopia
no green cones#3f4342Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f443c; }
.text { color: #3f443c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f443c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 68 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f443c, #3c443d); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#46473eHeavy Metal#3b3c36Black Olive#484a46Armadillo#353935Onyx#424c4aUrban Chic#444b4aMoonless Sky
Questions
- What color is #3F443C?
- #3F443C is a dark gray, closest to the named color Ancient Pine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F443C?
- The RGB value is 63, 68, 60: 63 red, 68 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F443C?
- The complementary color is #413C44, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F443C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 and white text 9.98:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.