#426E4C color
The hex color #426E4C is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 25.9% red, 43.1% green and 29.8% blue (66, 110, 76).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 25% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Parsley Sprig (#3D7049), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.89:1).
#426E4C color codes
| HEX | #426E4C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(66, 110, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(25.9%, 43.1%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 25%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 40%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 31%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.51, -23.23, 14.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.51, 27.28, 148.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.127, 12.831, 8.832) | |
| Decimal | 4353612 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #426E4C, 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 #426E4C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #426E4C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #426E4C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f674aProtanopia
no red cones#68634eDeuteranopia
no green cones#3b6d65Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #426e4c; }
.text { color: #426e4c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #426e4c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(66 110 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #426e4c, #426e62); }
Similar colors
#3d7049Parsley Sprig#476e42Under the Radar#336644Forest Serenade#3d6c54Toad King#3c663eJurassic Park#53734cIrish Clover#447744Autumn Crocodile#387b54Amazon
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #426E4C?
- #426E4C is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Parsley Sprig. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #426E4C?
- The RGB value is 66, 110, 76: 66 red, 110 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #426E4C?
- The complementary color is #6E4264, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #426E4C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 and white text 5.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.