#43605A color
The hex color #43605A is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 37.6% green and 35.3% blue (67, 96, 90).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 18% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Rosemary (#405E5C), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.86:1).
#43605A color codes
| HEX | #43605A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 96, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 37.6%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 18%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 30%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 6%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.37, -12.15, -0.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.37, 12.15, 180.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.342, 10.297, 11.219) | |
| Decimal | 4415578 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #43605A, 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 #43605A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #43605A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #43605A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5e5d5aProtanopia
no red cones#58595aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3b615eTritanopia
no blue cones#5a5a5aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #43605a; }
.text { color: #43605a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #43605a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 96 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #43605a, #435760); }
Similar colors
#405e5cRosemary#3a5b52Iridescent#315955Enchanting Ivy#3e594cPlantation#2e5c58Lacrosse#556962Dark Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#33534bHunter
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #43605A?
- #43605A is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Rosemary. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #43605A?
- The RGB value is 67, 96, 90: 67 red, 96 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #43605A?
- The complementary color is #604349, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #43605A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.06:1 and white text 6.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.