#446A47 color
The hex color #446A47 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 26.7% red, 41.6% green and 27.8% blue (68, 106, 71).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 22% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Jurassic Park (#3C663E), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.18:1).
#446A47 color codes
| HEX | #446A47 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(68, 106, 71) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(26.7%, 41.6%, 27.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 22%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 36%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 33%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.2, -21.44, 15.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.2, 26.46, 144.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.675, 11.992, 7.818) | |
| Decimal | 4483655 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #446A47, 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 #446A47 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #446A47 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.4:1 | 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 #446A47 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6445Protanopia
no red cones#656049Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f6861Tritanopia
no blue cones#616161Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #446a47; }
.text { color: #446a47; }
.border { border: 2px solid #446a47; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(68 106 71 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #446a47, #446a5a); }
Similar colors
#3c663eJurassic Park#476e42Under the Radar#3d7049Parsley Sprig#336644Forest Serenade#53734cIrish Clover#3d6c54Toad King#355e3bHunter Green#3e6334Greenhouse
Questions
- What color is #446A47?
- #446A47 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Jurassic Park. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #446A47?
- The RGB value is 68, 106, 71: 68 red, 106 green and 71 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #446A47?
- The complementary color is #6A4467, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #446A47?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.4:1 and white text 6.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.