#3F4444 color
The hex color #3F4444 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 26.7% green and 26.7% blue (63, 68, 68).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 4% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Vulcanised (#424443), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.9:1).
#3F4444 color codes
| HEX | #3F4444 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 68, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 26.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 4%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 7%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 0%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.4, -2.06, -0.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.4, 2.18, 199.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.16, 5.608, 6.278) | |
| Decimal | 4146244 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F4444, 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 #3F4444 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F4444 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.9:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.12:1 | 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 #3F4444 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#434344Protanopia
no red cones#424344Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e4444Tritanopia
no blue cones#434343Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f4444; }
.text { color: #3f4444; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f4444; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 68 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f4444, #3f4244); }
Similar colors
#424443Vulcanised#3e4244Metropolitan Silhouette#3b3f40Tamahagane#444b4aMoonless Sky#414a4cDark Space#414549Stargazing#424242Black Panther#3d474bLights Out
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3F4444?
- #3F4444 is a dark gray, closest to the named color Vulcanised. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F4444?
- The RGB value is 63, 68, 68: 63 red, 68 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F4444?
- The complementary color is #443F3F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F4444?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 and white text 9.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.