#434D11 color
The hex color #434D11 is a very dark, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 30.2% green and 6.7% blue (67, 77, 17).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 64% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 78% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Godzilla (#3C4D03), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.1:1).
#434D11 color codes
| HEX | #434D11 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 77, 17) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 30.2%, 6.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 64%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 78%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 78%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.74, -13.25, 32.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.74, 34.97, 112.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.07, 6.542, 1.526) | |
| Decimal | 4410641 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #434D11, 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 #434D11 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #434D11 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | 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 #434D11 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#534807Protanopia
no red cones#514916Deuteranopia
no green cones#474841Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #434d11; }
.text { color: #434d11; }
.border { border: 2px solid #434d11; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 77 17 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #434d11, #254d11); }
Similar colors
#3c4d03Godzilla#4b5320Army Green#404404Green Not Found#444411Alligator Gladiator#373e02Dark Olive#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#335500Deep Forestial Escapade#445533Zen Garden Olive
Questions
- What color is #434D11?
- #434D11 is a very dark, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Godzilla. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #434D11?
- The RGB value is 67, 77, 17: 67 red, 77 green and 17 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #434D11?
- The complementary color is #1B114D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #434D11?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 and white text 9.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.