Forest Empress color: hex code #3D7016
Forest Empress has the hex code #3D7016. It is a dark, moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 43.9% green and 8.6% blue (61, 112, 22).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 67% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 0% magenta, 80% yellow and 56% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.95:1).
Forest Empress (#3D7016) color codes
| HEX | #3D7016 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 112, 22) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 43.9%, 8.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 67%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 80%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 0%, 80%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.21, -33.05, 41.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.21, 53.01, 128.57) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.863, 12.638, 2.784) | |
| Decimal | 4026390 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Forest Empress, 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 #3D7016 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.95:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D7016 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.95:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.53:1 | 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 #3D7016 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#746602Protanopia
no red cones#6e6220Deuteranopia
no green cones#3c6b5fTritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d7016; }
.text { color: #3d7016; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d7016; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 112 22 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d7016, #16701c); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dark Olive Green.
See #3D7016 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #3D7016?
- #3D7016 is a dark, moderate green known as Forest Empress. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Forest Empress?
- The RGB value is 61, 112, 22: 61 red, 112 green and 22 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Forest Empress?
- The complementary color is #491670, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D7016?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.53:1 and white text 5.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.