#435E49 color
The hex color #435E49 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 36.9% green and 28.6% blue (67, 94, 73).
Its hue angle is 133°, with 17% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Ethereal Woods (#3E5E4E), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.15:1).
#435E49 color codes
| HEX | #435E49 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 94, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 36.9%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(133, 17%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(133, 29%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 22%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.26, -14.93, 8.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.26, 17.36, 149.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.52, 9.679, 7.774) | |
| Decimal | 4415049 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #435E49, 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 #435E49 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #435E49 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.15:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.94:1 | 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 #435E49 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5948Protanopia
no red cones#5a564aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3f5d58Tritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #435e49; }
.text { color: #435e49; }
.border { border: 2px solid #435e49; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 94 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #435e49, #435e56); }
Similar colors
#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3e594cPlantation#3a533dHighlander#3b593aFicus#49583eHeavy Green#416858June Ivy
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #435E49?
- #435E49 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Ethereal Woods. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #435E49?
- The RGB value is 67, 94, 73: 67 red, 94 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #435E49?
- The complementary color is #5E4358, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #435E49?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.94:1 and white text 7.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.