#545F49 color
The hex color #545F49 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.9% red, 37.3% green and 28.6% blue (84, 95, 73).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 13% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Verdant Hush (#4E5A4A), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.75:1).
#545F49 color codes
| HEX | #545F49 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(84, 95, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.9%, 37.3%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 13%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 23%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 23%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.81, -8.78, 11.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.81, 14.23, 128.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.951, 10.55, 7.867) | |
| Decimal | 5529417 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #545F49, 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 #545F49 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #545F49 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.75:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.11:1 | 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 #545F49 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#615c48Protanopia
no red cones#605b4aDeuteranopia
no green cones#555d59Tritanopia
no blue cones#5b5b5bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #545f49; }
.text { color: #545f49; }
.border { border: 2px solid #545f49; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(84 95 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #545f49, #495f49); }
Similar colors
#4e5a4aVerdant Hush#4b5d46Muddy Olive#595d45Tree of Life#49583eHeavy Green#585d40Cypress#5f674bMonstera#555d50Ebony#5f6957Italian Basil
Questions
- What color is #545F49?
- #545F49 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Verdant Hush. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #545F49?
- The RGB value is 84, 95, 73: 84 red, 95 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #545F49?
- The complementary color is #54495F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #545F49?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 and white text 6.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.