#434C4B color
The hex color #434C4B is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 29.8% green and 29.4% blue (67, 76, 75).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 6% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.85:1).
#434C4B color codes
| HEX | #434C4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 76, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 29.8%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 6%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 12%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 1%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.51, -3.84, -0.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.51, 3.9, 189.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.169, 6.87, 7.656) | |
| Decimal | 4410443 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #434C4B, 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 #434C4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #434C4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | 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 #434C4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4b4bProtanopia
no red cones#494a4bDeuteranopia
no green cones#414d4cTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #434c4b; }
.text { color: #434c4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #434c4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 76 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #434c4b, #43494c); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#444b4aMoonless Sky#414a4cDark Space#495252Dark as Night#494e4fCover of Night#445155Descent Into the Catacombs#455454All Nighter#3d474bLights Out
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #434C4B?
- #434C4B is a dark gray, closest to the named color Urban Chic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #434C4B?
- The RGB value is 67, 76, 75: 67 red, 76 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #434C4B?
- The complementary color is #4C4344, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #434C4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 and white text 8.85:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.