#385C44 color
The hex color #385C44 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22% red, 36.1% green and 26.7% blue (56, 92, 68).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 24% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.55:1).
#385C44 color codes
| HEX | #385C44 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(56, 92, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22%, 36.1%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 24%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 39%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 0%, 26%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.81, -18.86, 9.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.81, 21.26, 152.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.501, 8.912, 6.845) | |
| Decimal | 3693636 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #385C44, 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 #385C44 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #385C44 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.78:1 | 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 #385C44 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5743Protanopia
no red cones#565345Deuteranopia
no green cones#315b55Tritanopia
no blue cones#545454Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #385c44; }
.text { color: #385c44; }
.border { border: 2px solid #385c44; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(56 92 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #385c44, #385c56); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3b593aFicus#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#355e3bHunter Green#3a533dHighlander#336644Forest Serenade#3e594cPlantation#2a603bMidori
Questions
- What color is #385C44?
- #385C44 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Herbes de Provence. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #385C44?
- The RGB value is 56, 92, 68: 56 red, 92 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #385C44?
- The complementary color is #5C3850, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #385C44?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 and white text 7.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.