#424C3F color
The hex color #424C3F is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 29.8% green and 24.7% blue (66, 76, 63).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 9% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.99:1).
#424C3F color codes
| HEX | #424C3F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 76, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 29.8%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 9%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 17%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 17%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.08, -6.9, 6.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.08, 9.41, 137.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.728, 6.686, 5.69) | |
| Decimal | 4344895 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #424C3F, 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 #424C3F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #424C3F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | 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 #424C3F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4a3eProtanopia
no red cones#4b4940Deuteranopia
no green cones#424b48Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #424c3f; }
.text { color: #424c3f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #424c3f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 76 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #424c3f, #3f4c43); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#4d503cKelp#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#46473eHeavy Metal#424c4aUrban Chic
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #424C3F?
- #424C3F is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Ancient Pine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #424C3F?
- The RGB value is 66, 76, 63: 66 red, 76 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #424C3F?
- The complementary color is #493F4C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #424C3F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 and white text 8.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.