#414E44 color
The hex color #414E44 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 30.6% green and 26.7% blue (65, 78, 68).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 9% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.76:1).
#414E44 color codes
| HEX | #414E44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 78, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 30.6%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 9%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 17%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 13%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.78, -7.46, 4.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.78, 8.56, 150.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.948, 6.99, 6.504) | |
| Decimal | 4279876 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #414E44, 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 #414E44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #414E44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | 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 #414E44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4c43Protanopia
no red cones#4c4a44Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f4e4bTritanopia
no blue cones#4b4b4bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #414e44; }
.text { color: #414e44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #414e44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 78 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #414e44, #414e4b); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#424c4aUrban Chic#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#334d41Pine Needle#3c4f4eNight Watch
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #414E44?
- #414E44 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #414E44?
- The RGB value is 65, 78, 68: 65 red, 78 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #414E44?
- The complementary color is #4E414B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #414E44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.4:1 and white text 8.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.