#435E5D color
The hex color #435E5D is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 36.9% green and 36.5% blue (67, 94, 93).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 17% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Rosemary (#405E5C), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.01:1).
#435E5D color codes
| HEX | #435E5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 94, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 36.9%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 17%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 29%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 1%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.82, -10.23, -2.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.82, 10.57, 194.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.293, 9.989, 11.845) | |
| Decimal | 4415069 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #435E5D, 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 #435E5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #435E5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.01:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | 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 #435E5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b5b5dProtanopia
no red cones#56575dDeuteranopia
no green cones#3a605eTritanopia
no blue cones#595959Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #435e5d; }
.text { color: #435e5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #435e5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 94 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #435e5d, #43515e); }
Similar colors
#405e5cRosemary#475c5dWoodland Night#4a5d5fStill Waters Run Deep#345c61Arctic Nights#315955Enchanting Ivy#39636aMediterranea#3a5b52Iridescent#455454All Nighter
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #435E5D?
- #435E5D is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Rosemary. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #435E5D?
- The RGB value is 67, 94, 93: 67 red, 94 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #435E5D?
- The complementary color is #5E4344, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #435E5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3:1 and white text 7.01:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.