#423F3F color
The hex color #423F3F is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 24.7% green and 24.7% blue (66, 63, 63).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 2% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 5% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Black Panther (#424242), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.42:1).
#423F3F color codes
| HEX | #423F3F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 63, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 24.7%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 2%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 5%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 5%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.94, 1.28, 0.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.94, 1.35, 19.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.921, 5.072, 5.421) | |
| Decimal | 4341567 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #423F3F, 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 #423F3F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #423F3F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.01:1 | 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 #423F3F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3f3fProtanopia
no red cones#40403fDeuteranopia
no green cones#433f3fTritanopia
no blue cones#404040Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #423f3f; }
.text { color: #423f3f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #423f3f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 63 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #423f3f, #42413f); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #423F3F?
- #423F3F is a dark gray, closest to the named color Black Panther. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #423F3F?
- The RGB value is 66, 63, 63: 66 red, 63 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #423F3F?
- The complementary color is #3F4242, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #423F3F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 and white text 10.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.