#424334 color
The hex color #424334 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 26.3% green and 20.4% blue (66, 67, 52).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 13% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Heavy Metal (#46473E), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.08:1).
#424334 color codes
| HEX | #424334 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 67, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 26.3%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 13%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 22%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 0%, 22%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.9, -3.47, 9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.9, 9.64, 111.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.874, 5.421, 4.038) | |
| Decimal | 4342580 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #424334, 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 #424334 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #424334 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | 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 #424334 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#454233Protanopia
no red cones#464235Deuteranopia
no green cones#44413fTritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #424334; }
.text { color: #424334; }
.border { border: 2px solid #424334; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 67 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #424334, #3a4334); }
Similar colors
#46473eHeavy Metal#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#3b3c36Black Olive#444b43Ancient Pine#49463fWhiskey and Wine#3c463eDeep Forest#4f4d32Jungle King
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #424334?
- #424334 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Heavy Metal. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #424334?
- The RGB value is 66, 67, 52: 66 red, 67 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #424334?
- The complementary color is #353443, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #424334?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 and white text 10.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.