#3F4D4C color
The hex color #3F4D4C is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 30.2% green and 29.8% blue (63, 77, 76).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 10% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.83:1).
#3F4D4C color codes
| HEX | #3F4D4C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 77, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 30.2%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 10%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 18%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 1%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.55, -5.77, -1.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.55, 5.9, 192.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.008, 6.886, 7.849) | |
| Decimal | 4148556 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F4D4C, 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 #3F4D4C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F4D4C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | 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 #3F4D4C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4b4cProtanopia
no red cones#48494cDeuteranopia
no green cones#3b4e4dTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f4d4c; }
.text { color: #3f4d4c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f4d4c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 77 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f4d4c, #3f474d); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#3c4f4eNight Watch#455454All Nighter#444b4aMoonless Sky#495252Dark as Night#414a4cDark Space#445155Descent Into the Catacombs#445055Obsidian
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #3F4D4C?
- #3F4D4C is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Urban Chic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F4D4C?
- The RGB value is 63, 77, 76: 63 red, 77 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F4D4C?
- The complementary color is #4D3F40, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F4D4C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 and white text 8.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.