#43B368 color
The hex color #43B368 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.3% red, 70.2% green and 40.8% blue (67, 179, 104).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 46% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 63% cyan, 0% magenta, 42% yellow and 30% black.
The closest named color is Turtle Warrior (#35B76D), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.89:1).
#43B368 color codes
| HEX | #43B368 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(67, 179, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.3%, 70.2%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 46%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 63%, 70%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(63%, 0%, 42%, 30%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(65.3, -48.5, 29.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(65.3, 56.58, 149.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.932, 34.431, 18.637) | |
| Decimal | 4436840 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #43B368, 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 #43B368 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #43B368 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.89:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #43B368 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4a563Protanopia
no red cones#a59a6dDeuteranopia
no green cones#1bb0a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#9f9f9fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #43b368; }
.text { color: #43b368; }
.border { border: 2px solid #43b368; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(67 179 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #43b368, #43b3a0); }
Similar colors
#35b76dTurtle Warrior#26b467Green Mana#3cb371Medium Sea Green#44aa55Devil’s Grass#11aa66Secret Garden#00bb77Fennel Fiesta#41a94fLeapfrog#39ad48Matt Green
Questions
- What color is #43B368?
- #43B368 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Turtle Warrior. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #43B368?
- The RGB value is 67, 179, 104: 67 red, 179 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #43B368?
- The complementary color is #B3438E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #43B368?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.89:1 and white text 2.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.