#393E2D color
The hex color #393E2D is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.4% red, 24.3% green and 17.6% blue (57, 62, 45).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 16% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 5.5 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.05:1).
#393E2D color codes
| HEX | #393E2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(57, 62, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.4%, 24.3%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 16%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 27%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 27%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.27, -5.69, 9.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.27, 11.32, 120.18) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.884, 4.505, 3.147) | |
| Decimal | 3751469 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #393E2D, 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 #393E2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #393E2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | 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 #393E2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#403c2cProtanopia
no red cones#403c2eDeuteranopia
no green cones#3a3c39Tritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #393e2d; }
.text { color: #393e2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #393e2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(57 62 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #393e2d, #313e2d); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#46473eHeavy Metal#3b3c36Black Olive#4d503cKelp#444b43Ancient Pine#424f3bHōjicha#2b2e26Marshland#36482fPalm Leaf
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #393E2D?
- #393E2D is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #393E2D?
- The RGB value is 57, 62, 45: 57 red, 62 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #393E2D?
- The complementary color is #322D3E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #393E2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.9:1 and white text 11.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.