#433E3F color
The hex color #433E3F is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 24.3% green and 24.7% blue (67, 62, 63).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 4% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 6% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Eclipse (#3F3939), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.5:1).
#433E3F color codes
| HEX | #433E3F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 62, 63) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 24.3%, 24.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 4%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 7%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 6%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.73, 2.35, 0.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.73, 2.36, 3.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.934, 4.997, 5.406) | |
| Decimal | 4406847 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #433E3F, 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 #433E3F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #433E3F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | 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 #433E3F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3f3fProtanopia
no red cones#403f3fDeuteranopia
no green cones#443e3eTritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #433e3f; }
.text { color: #433e3f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #433e3f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 62 63 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #433e3f, #433f3e); }
Similar colors
#3f3939Eclipse#463d3eBlack Truffle#3c393dMoonless Night#3c3535After Dark#4a4747Dampened Black#3b3b3dCoal Hard Truth#424242Black Panther#3f3c43Tuxedo
Closest common color name: Graphite.
Questions
- What color is #433E3F?
- #433E3F is a dark gray, closest to the named color Eclipse. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #433E3F?
- The RGB value is 67, 62, 63: 67 red, 62 green and 63 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #433E3F?
- The complementary color is #3E4342, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #433E3F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2:1 and white text 10.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.