#43676A color
The hex color #43676A is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 40.4% green and 41.6% blue (67, 103, 106).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 23% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Mediterranea (#39636A), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.2:1).
#43676A color codes
| HEX | #43676A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 103, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 40.4%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 23%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 37%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 3%, 0%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.11, -11.98, -5.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.11, 13.31, 205.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.766, 11.934, 15.422) | |
| Decimal | 4417386 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #43676A, 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 #43676A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #43676A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.2:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.39:1 | 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 #43676A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#62646aProtanopia
no red cones#5b5f6aDeuteranopia
no green cones#346a68Tritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #43676a; }
.text { color: #43676a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #43676a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 103 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #43676a, #43536a); }
Similar colors
#39636aMediterranea#33616aAfter the Storm#405e5cRosemary#345c61Arctic Nights#4e7376Rogue Waters#4b7079Winter Storm#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#24646bPacific
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #43676A?
- #43676A is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Mediterranea. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #43676A?
- The RGB value is 67, 103, 106: 67 red, 103 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #43676A?
- The complementary color is #6A4643, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #43676A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.39:1 and white text 6.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.