#466658 color
The hex color #466658 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.5% red, 40% green and 34.5% blue (70, 102, 88).
Its hue angle is 154°, with 19% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.36:1).
#466658 color codes
| HEX | #466658 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(70, 102, 88) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.5%, 40%, 34.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(154, 19%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(154, 31%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 14%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.42, -14.99, 4.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.42, 15.57, 164.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.038, 11.509, 10.976) | |
| Decimal | 4613720 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #466658, 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 #466658 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #466658 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | 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 #466658 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#656257Protanopia
no red cones#5f5e59Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f6662Tritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #466658; }
.text { color: #466658; }
.border { border: 2px solid #466658; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(70 102 88 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #466658, #466466); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5b52Iridescent#3e594cPlantation#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3d6c54Toad King#556962Dark Forest#276757Terrestrial
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #466658?
- #466658 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #466658?
- The RGB value is 70, 102, 88: 70 red, 102 green and 88 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #466658?
- The complementary color is #664654, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #466658?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.3:1 and white text 6.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.