#366C63 color
The hex color #366C63 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.2% red, 42.4% green and 38.8% blue (54, 108, 99).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 33% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Deep Pool Teal (#366D68), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.03:1).
#366C63 color codes
| HEX | #366C63 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(54, 108, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.2%, 42.4%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 33%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 50%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(50%, 0%, 8%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.86, -20.36, -0.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.86, 20.37, 181.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.135, 12.409, 13.716) | |
| Decimal | 3566691 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #366C63, 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 #366C63 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #366C63 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.48:1 | 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 #366C63 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#686763Protanopia
no red cones#5f6064Deuteranopia
no green cones#1d6e69Tritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #366c63; }
.text { color: #366c63; }
.border { border: 2px solid #366c63; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(54 108 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #366c63, #365a6c); }
Similar colors
#366d68Deep Pool Teal#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#39766cGreen Sleeves#276757Terrestrial#317362Nordic Forest#416858June Ivy#28615dVerdant Forest#066f6cPine Scented Lagoon
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #366C63?
- #366C63 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Deep Pool Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #366C63?
- The RGB value is 54, 108, 99: 54 red, 108 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #366C63?
- The complementary color is #6C363F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #366C63?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.48:1 and white text 6.03:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.