#414B46 color
The hex color #414B46 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 29.4% green and 27.5% blue (65, 75, 70).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 7% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.05:1).
#414B46 color codes
| HEX | #414B46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 75, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 29.4%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 7%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 13%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 7%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.87, -5.18, 1.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.87, 5.43, 162.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.801, 6.598, 6.761) | |
| Decimal | 4279110 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #414B46, 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 #414B46 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #414B46 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.32:1 | 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 #414B46 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4946Protanopia
no red cones#494846Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f4b49Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #414b46; }
.text { color: #414b46; }
.border { border: 2px solid #414b46; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 75 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #414b46, #414b4b); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#444b4aMoonless Sky#3c4f4eNight Watch#495252Dark as Night#484a46Armadillo#455454All Nighter
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #414B46?
- #414B46 is a dark gray, closest to the named color Urban Chic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #414B46?
- The RGB value is 65, 75, 70: 65 red, 75 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #414B46?
- The complementary color is #4B4146, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #414B46?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 and white text 9.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.