#41666B color
The hex color #41666B is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.5% red, 40% green and 42% blue (65, 102, 107).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 24% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Mediterranea (#39636A), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.29:1).
#41666B color codes
| HEX | #41666B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(65, 102, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.5%, 40%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 24%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 39%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 5%, 0%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.72, -11.74, -7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.72, 13.66, 210.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.584, 11.687, 15.658) | |
| Decimal | 4286059 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #41666B, 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 #41666B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.29:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #41666B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.29:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #41666B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#60636bProtanopia
no red cones#595e6bDeuteranopia
no green cones#306967Tritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #41666b; }
.text { color: #41666b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #41666b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(65 102 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #41666b, #41516b); }
Similar colors
#39636aMediterranea#33616aAfter the Storm#345c61Arctic Nights#4b7079Winter Storm#306a78Ocean’s Embrace#395d68Under the Sea#405e5cRosemary#24646bPacific
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #41666B?
- #41666B is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Mediterranea. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #41666B?
- The RGB value is 65, 102, 107: 65 red, 102 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #41666B?
- The complementary color is #6B4641, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #41666B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 and white text 6.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.