#425F3E color
The hex color #425F3E is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 37.3% green and 24.3% blue (66, 95, 62).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 21% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Turf (#415B36), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.15:1).
#425F3E color codes
| HEX | #425F3E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 95, 62) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 37.3%, 24.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 21%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 35%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 35%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.28, -18.02, 15.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.28, 23.8, 139.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.208, 9.69, 6.047) | |
| Decimal | 4349758 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #425F3E, 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 #425F3E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #425F3E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | 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 #425F3E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#61593cProtanopia
no red cones#5c5740Deuteranopia
no green cones#405d56Tritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #425f3e; }
.text { color: #425f3e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #425f3e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 95 62 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #425f3e, #3e5f4b); }
Similar colors
#415b36Turf#3b593aFicus#355e3bHunter Green#3c663eJurassic Park#3e6334Greenhouse#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#445533Zen Garden Olive
Questions
- What color is #425F3E?
- #425F3E is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Turf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #425F3E?
- The RGB value is 66, 95, 62: 66 red, 95 green and 62 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #425F3E?
- The complementary color is #5B3E5F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #425F3E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 and white text 7.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.