#435642 color
The hex color #435642 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 33.7% green and 25.9% blue (67, 86, 66).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 13% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.93:1).
#435642 color codes
| HEX | #435642 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 86, 66) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 33.7%, 25.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 13%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 23%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 23%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.48, -11.82, 9.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.48, 15.03, 141.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.626, 8.242, 6.395) | |
| Decimal | 4412994 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #435642, 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 #435642 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #435642 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | 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 #435642 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#575241Protanopia
no red cones#545043Deuteranopia
no green cones#415550Tritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #435642; }
.text { color: #435642; }
.border { border: 2px solid #435642; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 86 66 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #435642, #42564b); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#4b5d46Muddy Olive#49583eHeavy Green#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#3e594cPlantation#3e5e4eEthereal Woods
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #435642?
- #435642 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Highlander. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #435642?
- The RGB value is 67, 86, 66: 67 red, 86 green and 66 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #435642?
- The complementary color is #554256, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #435642?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 and white text 7.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.