#36402D color
The hex color #36402D is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.2% red, 25.1% green and 17.6% blue (54, 64, 45).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 17% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 4.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.89:1).
#36402D color codes
| HEX | #36402D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(54, 64, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.2%, 25.1%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 17%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 30%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 30%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.68, -8.28, 10.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.68, 13.22, 128.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.828, 4.64, 3.176) | |
| Decimal | 3555373 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #36402D, 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 #36402D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #36402D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | 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 #36402D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#423d2cProtanopia
no red cones#403d2eDeuteranopia
no green cones#373e3bTritanopia
no blue cones#3d3d3dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #36402d; }
.text { color: #36402d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #36402d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(54 64 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #36402d, #2d402e); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#3c463eDeep Forest#4d503cKelp#444b43Ancient Pine#264334Everglade#4b5338Broccoli Green
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #36402D?
- #36402D is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #36402D?
- The RGB value is 54, 64, 45: 54 red, 64 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #36402D?
- The complementary color is #372D40, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #36402D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.93:1 and white text 10.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.