#435137 color
The hex color #435137 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 31.8% green and 21.6% blue (67, 81, 55).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 19% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.5:1).
#435137 color codes
| HEX | #435137 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 81, 55) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 31.8%, 21.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 19%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 32%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 32%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.6, -10.99, 13.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.6, 17.43, 129.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.947, 7.354, 4.72) | |
| Decimal | 4411703 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #435137, 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 #435137 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #435137 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | 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 #435137 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#534d35Protanopia
no red cones#514c38Deuteranopia
no green cones#444f4aTritanopia
no blue cones#4d4d4dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #435137; }
.text { color: #435137; }
.border { border: 2px solid #435137; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 81 55 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #435137, #375138); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#49583eHeavy Green#4b5338Broccoli Green#445533Zen Garden Olive#36482fPalm Leaf#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #435137?
- #435137 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #435137?
- The RGB value is 67, 81, 55: 67 red, 81 green and 55 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #435137?
- The complementary color is #453751, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #435137?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 and white text 8.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.