#415B4F color
The hex color #415B4F is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 35.7% green and 31% blue (65, 91, 79).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 17% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Plantation (#3E594C), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.41:1).
#415B4F color codes
| HEX | #415B4F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 91, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 35.7%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 17%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 29%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 13%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.31, -12.63, 3.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.31, 13.18, 163.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.332, 9.17, 8.779) | |
| Decimal | 4283215 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #415B4F, 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 #415B4F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #415B4F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.41:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.83:1 | 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 #415B4F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5a574eProtanopia
no red cones#555450Deuteranopia
no green cones#3b5b57Tritanopia
no blue cones#555555Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #415b4f; }
.text { color: #415b4f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #415b4f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 91 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #415b4f, #415a5b); }
Similar colors
#3e594cPlantation#3a5b52Iridescent#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#33534bHunter#334d41Pine Needle#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#405e5cRosemary#315955Enchanting Ivy
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #415B4F?
- #415B4F is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Plantation. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #415B4F?
- The RGB value is 65, 91, 79: 65 red, 91 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #415B4F?
- The complementary color is #5B414D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #415B4F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.83:1 and white text 7.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.