#35624C color
The hex color #35624C is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 20.8% red, 38.4% green and 29.8% blue (53, 98, 76).
Its hue angle is 151°, with 30% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.99:1).
#35624C color codes
| HEX | #35624C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 98, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(20.8%, 38.4%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(151, 30%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(151, 46%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 0%, 22%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.87, -21.21, 7.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.87, 22.59, 159.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.14, 10.014, 8.393) | |
| Decimal | 3498572 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #35624C, 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 #35624C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #35624C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | 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 #35624C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#615c4bProtanopia
no red cones#5a574dDeuteranopia
no green cones#29625cTritanopia
no blue cones#595959Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #35624c; }
.text { color: #35624c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #35624c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(53 98 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #35624c, #356262); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3d6c54Toad King#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#416858June Ivy#336644Forest Serenade#276757Terrestrial#355e3bHunter Green#125b49Evergreen
Questions
- What color is #35624C?
- #35624C is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Herbes de Provence. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #35624C?
- The RGB value is 53, 98, 76: 53 red, 98 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #35624C?
- The complementary color is #62354B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #35624C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3:1 and white text 6.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.