#4D3A42 color
The hex color #4D3A42 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 30.2% red, 22.7% green and 25.9% blue (77, 58, 66).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 14% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 14% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Vibrant Vine (#4B373A), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.5:1).
#4D3A42 color codes
| HEX | #4D3A42 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(77, 58, 66) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(30.2%, 22.7%, 25.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 14%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 25%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 14%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.73, 9.89, -1.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.73, 10.03, 350.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.557, 4.997, 5.825) | |
| Decimal | 5061186 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #4D3A42, 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 #4D3A42 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #4D3A42 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | 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 #4D3A42 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3c3d42Protanopia
no red cones#404042Deuteranopia
no green cones#50393dTritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #4d3a42; }
.text { color: #4d3a42; }
.border { border: 2px solid #4d3a42; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(77 58 66 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #4d3a42, #4d3b3a); }
Similar colors
#4b373aVibrant Vine#483c41Pitch Black#443240Voodoo#41373aVoid Wellness Coach#553b39Monkey Island#443736Cowboy#4f4554Black Magic#403547Royal Decree
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #4D3A42?
- #4D3A42 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Vibrant Vine. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #4D3A42?
- The RGB value is 77, 58, 66: 77 red, 58 green and 66 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #4D3A42?
- The complementary color is #3A4D45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #4D3A42?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2:1 and white text 10.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.