#424D36 color
The hex color #424D36 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 30.2% green and 21.2% blue (66, 77, 54).
Its hue angle is 89°, with 18% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.95:1).
#424D36 color codes
| HEX | #424D36 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 77, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 30.2%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(89, 18%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(89, 30%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 30%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.19, -9.23, 12.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.19, 15.33, 127.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.566, 6.732, 4.496) | |
| Decimal | 4345142 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #424D36, 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 #424D36 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #424D36 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | 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 #424D36 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4a35Protanopia
no red cones#4e4937Deuteranopia
no green cones#434b47Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #424d36; }
.text { color: #424d36; }
.border { border: 2px solid #424d36; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 77 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #424d36, #374d36); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#4b5338Broccoli Green#36482fPalm Leaf#49583eHeavy Green#394c3bMountain View#4d503cKelp#445533Zen Garden Olive#3a533dHighlander
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #424D36?
- #424D36 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #424D36?
- The RGB value is 66, 77, 54: 66 red, 77 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #424D36?
- The complementary color is #41364D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #424D36?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and white text 8.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.