#444931 color
The hex color #444931 is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 28.6% green and 19.2% blue (68, 73, 49).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 20% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Kelp (#4D503C), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.36:1).
#444931 color codes
| HEX | #444931 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 73, 49) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 28.6%, 19.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 20%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 33%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 33%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.95, -6.79, 13.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.95, 15.31, 116.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.321, 6.216, 3.825) | |
| Decimal | 4475185 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #444931, 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 #444931 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #444931 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.36:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | 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 #444931 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c462fProtanopia
no red cones#4c4732Deuteranopia
no green cones#464643Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #444931; }
.text { color: #444931; }
.border { border: 2px solid #444931; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 73 49 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #444931, #384931); }
Similar colors
#4d503cKelp#4b5338Broccoli Green#4f4d32Jungle King#424f3bHōjicha#4e4b35Olive Leaf#36482fPalm Leaf#49583eHeavy Green#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #444931?
- #444931 is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Kelp. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #444931?
- The RGB value is 68, 73, 49: 68 red, 73 green and 49 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #444931?
- The complementary color is #363149, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #444931?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 and white text 9.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.