#4D3437 color
The hex color #4D3437 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 20.4% green and 21.6% blue (77, 52, 55).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 19% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 32% magenta, 29% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.28:1).
#4D3437 color codes
| HEX | #4D3437 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 52, 55) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 20.4%, 21.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 19%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 32%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 32%, 29%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.67, 11.77, 2.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.67, 12.06, 12.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.978, 4.31, 4.183) | |
| Decimal | 5059639 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D3437, 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 #4D3437 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D3437 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.28:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.86:1 | 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 #4D3437 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#383837Protanopia
no red cones#3e3c37Deuteranopia
no green cones#523235Tritanopia
no blue cones#3b3b3bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d3437; }
.text { color: #4d3437; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d3437; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 52 55 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d3437, #4d3e34); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#4a2d2fDark Roast#553b39Monkey Island#4a2c2aBrown Coffee#4e312dEspresso#492a34Wine Tasting#3b2b2cHavana#443736Cowboy
Questions
- What color is #4D3437?
- #4D3437 is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Vibrant Vine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D3437?
- The RGB value is 77, 52, 55: 77 red, 52 green and 55 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D3437?
- The complementary color is #344D4A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D3437?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 and white text 11.28:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.