#433244 color
The hex color #433244 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 19.6% green and 26.7% blue (67, 50, 68).
Its hue angle is 297°, with 15% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 1% cyan, 26% magenta, 0% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Voodoo (#443240), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.81:1).
#433244 color codes
| HEX | #433244 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 50, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 19.6%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(297, 15%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(297, 26%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(1%, 26%, 0%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.31, 11.42, -8.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.31, 14.09, 324.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.499, 3.892, 5.982) | |
| Decimal | 4403780 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #433244, 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 #433244 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #433244 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #433244 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#313645Protanopia
no red cones#343843Deuteranopia
no green cones#443438Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #433244; }
.text { color: #433244; }
.border { border: 2px solid #433244; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 50 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #433244, #44323c); }
Similar colors
#443240Voodoo#403547Royal Decree#42364cCall It a Night#3f354fMaharaja#4e334eShadow Purple#3c2f4eSanctum of Shadows#342931Melanzane#4f4554Black Magic
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #433244?
- #433244 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voodoo. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #433244?
- The RGB value is 67, 50, 68: 67 red, 50 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #433244?
- The complementary color is #334432, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #433244?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.