#415A4A color
The hex color #415A4A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 35.3% green and 29% blue (65, 90, 74).
Its hue angle is 142°, with 16% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 18% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Plantation (#3E594C), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.54:1).
#415A4A color codes
| HEX | #415A4A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 90, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 35.3%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(142, 16%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(142, 28%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 18%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.85, -13.19, 6.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.85, 14.59, 154.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.072, 8.93, 7.828) | |
| Decimal | 4282954 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #415A4A, 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 #415A4A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #415A4A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.79:1 | 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 #415A4A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5a5649Protanopia
no red cones#55534bDeuteranopia
no green cones#3d5a55Tritanopia
no blue cones#545454Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #415a4a; }
.text { color: #415a4a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #415a4a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 90 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #415a4a, #415a57); }
Similar colors
#3e594cPlantation#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a533dHighlander#3a5b52Iridescent#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#334d41Pine Needle#33534bHunter
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #415A4A?
- #415A4A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Plantation. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #415A4A?
- The RGB value is 65, 90, 74: 65 red, 90 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #415A4A?
- The complementary color is #5A4151, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #415A4A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 and white text 7.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.