#368F44 color
The hex color #368F44 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 21.2% red, 56.1% green and 26.7% blue (54, 143, 68).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 45% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 0% magenta, 52% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Wild Forest (#38914A), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.17:1).
#368F44 color codes
| HEX | #368F44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(54, 143, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(21.2%, 56.1%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 45%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 62%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 0%, 52%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.78, -42.97, 31.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.78, 53.57, 143.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.386, 20.845, 8.839) | |
| Decimal | 3575620 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #368F44, 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 #368F44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #368F44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | 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 #368F44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#91833eProtanopia
no red cones#867b49Deuteranopia
no green cones#218c7eTritanopia
no blue cones#7e7e7eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #368f44; }
.text { color: #368f44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #368f44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(54 143 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #368f44, #368f71); }
Similar colors
#38914aWild Forest#428c49Underclover#468d45Lush Grass#3d8b37Resplendent Growth#4c9141May Green#439946Kryptonite Green#558e4cVictorian Garden#548d44Fern
Closest common color name: Forest Green.
Questions
- What color is #368F44?
- #368F44 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Wild Forest. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #368F44?
- The RGB value is 54, 143, 68: 54 red, 143 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #368F44?
- The complementary color is #8F3681, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #368F44?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.17:1 and white text 4.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.