Resplendent Growth color: hex code #3D8B37
Resplendent Growth has the hex code #3D8B37. It is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 54.5% green and 21.6% blue (61, 139, 55).
Its hue angle is 116°, with 43% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 60% yellow and 45% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.95:1).
Resplendent Growth (#3D8B37) color codes
| HEX | #3D8B37 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 139, 55) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 54.5%, 21.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(116, 43%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(116, 60%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 0%, 60%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.53, -41.34, 37.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.53, 55.54, 138.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.846, 19.732, 6.798) | |
| Decimal | 4033335 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Resplendent Growth, 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 #3D8B37 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.95:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3D8B37 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.95:1 | Pass | 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 #3D8B37 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e7f2eProtanopia
no red cones#84783eDeuteranopia
no green cones#328779Tritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d8b37; }
.text { color: #3d8b37; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d8b37; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 139 55 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d8b37, #378b5b); }Similar colors
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See #3D8B37 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #3D8B37?
- #3D8B37 is a desaturated green known as Resplendent Growth. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Resplendent Growth?
- The RGB value is 61, 139, 55: 61 red, 139 green and 55 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Resplendent Growth?
- The complementary color is #85378B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D8B37?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.95:1 and white text 4.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.