#434D43 color
The hex color #434D43 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 30.2% green and 26.3% blue (67, 77, 67).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 7% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.82:1).
#434D43 color codes
| HEX | #434D43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 77, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 30.2%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 7%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 13%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 13%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.59, -6.26, 4.59) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.59, 7.76, 143.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.982, 6.906, 6.327) | |
| Decimal | 4410691 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #434D43, 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 #434D43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #434D43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.82:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.38:1 | 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 #434D43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4b42Protanopia
no red cones#4c4a43Deuteranopia
no green cones#424c4aTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #434d43; }
.text { color: #434d43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #434d43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 77 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #434d43, #434d48); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#424c4aUrban Chic#424f3bHōjicha#46473eHeavy Metal#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#394c3bMountain View#444b4aMoonless Sky
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #434D43?
- #434D43 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 #434D43?
- The RGB value is 67, 77, 67: 67 red, 77 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #434D43?
- The complementary color is #4D434D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #434D43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 and white text 8.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.