#433B34 color
The hex color #433B34 is a dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 23.1% green and 20.4% blue (67, 59, 52).
Its hue angle is 28°, with 13% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 22% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Taupe (#483C32), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.97:1).
#433B34 color codes
| HEX | #433B34 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 59, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 23.1%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 13%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 22%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 22%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.47, 2.11, 5.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.47, 6, 69.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.499, 4.569, 3.893) | |
| Decimal | 4406068 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #433B34, 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 #433B34 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #433B34 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | 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 #433B34 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3b34Protanopia
no red cones#3f3d34Deuteranopia
no green cones#463939Tritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #433b34; }
.text { color: #433b34; }
.border { border: 2px solid #433b34; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 59 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #433b34, #434234); }
Similar colors
#483c32Taupe#45392fBatch Brew#3a3532Kilimanjaro#44413cDeepest Nightmare#473933Film Noir#3d322eSix Feet Under#393227Creole#45362bDark Rum
Questions
- What color is #433B34?
- #433B34 is a dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Taupe. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #433B34?
- The RGB value is 67, 59, 52: 67 red, 59 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #433B34?
- The complementary color is #343C43, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #433B34?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 and white text 10.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.