#434943 color
The hex color #434943 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 28.6% green and 26.3% blue (67, 73, 67).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 4% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.24:1).
#434943 color codes
| HEX | #434943 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 73, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 28.6%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 4%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 8%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 8%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.31, -3.79, 2.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.31, 4.69, 144.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.71, 6.364, 6.237) | |
| Decimal | 4409667 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #434943, 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 #434943 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #434943 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.27:1 | 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 #434943 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494843Protanopia
no red cones#484743Deuteranopia
no green cones#434947Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #434943; }
.text { color: #434943; }
.border { border: 2px solid #434943; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 73 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #434943, #434946); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#484a46Armadillo#424c4aUrban Chic#46473eHeavy Metal#444b4aMoonless Sky#424443Vulcanised#495252Dark as Night
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #434943?
- #434943 is a dark gray, closest to the named color Ancient Pine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #434943?
- The RGB value is 67, 73, 67: 67 red, 73 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #434943?
- The complementary color is #494349, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #434943?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and white text 9.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.