#434E46 color
The hex color #434E46 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 30.6% green and 27.5% blue (67, 78, 70).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 8% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Ancient Pine (#444B43), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.69:1).
#434E46 color codes
| HEX | #434E46 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 78, 70) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 30.6%, 27.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 8%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 14%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 10%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32, -6.22, 3.26) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32, 7.02, 152.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.144, 7.084, 6.837) | |
| Decimal | 4410950 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #434E46, 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 #434E46 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #434E46 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.69:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.42:1 | 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 #434E46 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4c46Protanopia
no red cones#4c4b46Deuteranopia
no green cones#424e4cTritanopia
no blue cones#4b4b4bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #434e46; }
.text { color: #434e46; }
.border { border: 2px solid #434e46; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 78 70 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #434e46, #434e4b); }
Similar colors
#444b43Ancient Pine#3c463eDeep Forest#424c4aUrban Chic#3c4f4eNight Watch#444b4aMoonless Sky#455454All Nighter#495252Dark as Night#46473eHeavy Metal
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #434E46?
- #434E46 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 #434E46?
- The RGB value is 67, 78, 70: 67 red, 78 green and 70 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #434E46?
- The complementary color is #4E434B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #434E46?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 and white text 8.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.