#434D45 color
The hex color #434D45 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 30.2% green and 27.1% blue (67, 77, 69).
Its hue angle is 132°, with 7% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.8:1).
#434D45 color codes
| HEX | #434D45 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 77, 69) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 30.2%, 27.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(132, 7%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(132, 13%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 10%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.65, -5.83, 3.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.65, 6.74, 149.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.043, 6.931, 6.648) | |
| Decimal | 4410693 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #434D45, 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 #434D45 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #434D45 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | 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 #434D45 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4b45Protanopia
no red cones#4b4a45Deuteranopia
no green cones#424d4bTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #434d45; }
.text { color: #434d45; }
.border { border: 2px solid #434d45; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 77 69 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #434d45, #434d4a); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#424c4aUrban Chic#444b4aMoonless Sky#46473eHeavy Metal#3c4f4eNight Watch#484a46Armadillo#495252Dark as Night
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #434D45?
- #434D45 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 #434D45?
- The RGB value is 67, 77, 69: 67 red, 77 green and 69 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #434D45?
- The complementary color is #4D434B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #434D45?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 and white text 8.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.