#445B50 color
The hex color #445B50 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 35.7% green and 31.4% blue (68, 91, 80).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 14% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Plantation (#3E594C), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.35:1).
#445B50 color codes
| HEX | #445B50 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 91, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 35.7%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 14%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 25%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 12%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.54, -11.3, 3.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.54, 11.84, 162.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.573, 9.29, 8.982) | |
| Decimal | 4479824 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #445B50, 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 #445B50 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #445B50 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | 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 #445B50 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5a584fProtanopia
no red cones#565551Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f5b58Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #445b50; }
.text { color: #445b50; }
.border { border: 2px solid #445b50; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 91 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #445b50, #445a5b); }
Similar colors
#3e594cPlantation#3a5b52Iridescent#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#33534bHunter#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#405e5cRosemary#334d41Pine Needle#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #445B50?
- #445B50 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Plantation. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #445B50?
- The RGB value is 68, 91, 80: 68 red, 91 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #445B50?
- The complementary color is #5B444F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #445B50?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 and white text 7.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.