#414E4D color
The hex color #414E4D is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 30.6% green and 30.2% blue (65, 78, 77).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 9% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.67:1).
#414E4D color codes
| HEX | #414E4D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 78, 77) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 30.6%, 30.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 9%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 17%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 1%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.05, -5.38, -1.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.05, 5.5, 191.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.244, 7.108, 8.063) | |
| Decimal | 4279885 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #414E4D, 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 #414E4D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #414E4D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | 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 #414E4D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4d4dProtanopia
no red cones#4a4b4dDeuteranopia
no green cones#3d4f4eTritanopia
no blue cones#4b4b4bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #414e4d; }
.text { color: #414e4d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #414e4d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 78 77 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #414e4d, #41494e); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#455454All Nighter#3c4f4eNight Watch#495252Dark as Night#444b4aMoonless Sky#414a4cDark Space#445155Descent Into the Catacombs#445055Obsidian
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #414E4D?
- #414E4D 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 #414E4D?
- The RGB value is 65, 78, 77: 65 red, 78 green and 77 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #414E4D?
- The complementary color is #4E4142, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #414E4D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 and white text 8.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.