#415E4C color
The hex color #415E4C is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 36.9% green and 29.8% blue (65, 94, 76).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 18% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Ethereal Woods (#3E5E4E), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.17:1).
#415E4C color codes
| HEX | #415E4C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 94, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 36.9%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 18%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 31%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 19%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.21, -15.01, 6.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.21, 16.53, 155.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.487, 9.651, 8.304) | |
| Decimal | 4283980 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #415E4C, 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 #415E4C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #415E4C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.17:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.93:1 | 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 #415E4C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5a4bProtanopia
no red cones#59564dDeuteranopia
no green cones#3c5e59Tritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #415e4c; }
.text { color: #415e4c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #415e4c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 94 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #415e4c, #415e5a); }
Similar colors
#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3e594cPlantation#4b5d46Muddy Olive#416858June Ivy#3a5b52Iridescent#3a533dHighlander#3b593aFicus
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #415E4C?
- #415E4C is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Ethereal Woods. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #415E4C?
- The RGB value is 65, 94, 76: 65 red, 94 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #415E4C?
- The complementary color is #5E4153, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #415E4C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 and white text 7.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.