#440F2C color
The hex color #440F2C is a very dark, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 5.9% green and 17.3% blue (68, 15, 44).
Its hue angle is 327°, with 64% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 78% magenta, 35% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Blackberry (#43182F), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.55:1).
#440F2C color codes
| HEX | #440F2C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 15, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 5.9%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 64%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(327, 78%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 78%, 35%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(14.13, 28.3, -5.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(14.13, 28.8, 349.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.009, 1.753, 2.562) | |
| Decimal | 4460332 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #440F2C, 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 #440F2C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #440F2C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | 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 #440F2C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#171e2dProtanopia
no red cones#26272bDeuteranopia
no green cones#4a0c1bTritanopia
no blue cones#242424Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #440f2c; }
.text { color: #440f2c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #440f2c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 15 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #440f2c, #440f12); }
Similar colors
#43182fBlackberry#4c022fEvil Empire#3f012cDark Sanctuary#441122What We Do in the Shadows#330022Vienna Roast#391531Nightly Voyager#3e1825Black-Hearted#3c1421Chocolate Kiss
Closest common color name: Tyrian Purple.
Questions
- What color is #440F2C?
- #440F2C is a very dark, moderate rose, closest to the named color Blackberry. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #440F2C?
- The RGB value is 68, 15, 44: 68 red, 15 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #440F2C?
- The complementary color is #0F4427, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #440F2C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 and white text 15.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.