#3A3308 color
The hex color #3A3308 is a very dark, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 20% green and 3.1% blue (58, 51, 8).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 76% saturation and 13% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 86% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Wasabi Nori (#333300), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.67:1).
#3A3308 color codes
| HEX | #3A3308 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 51, 8) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 20%, 3.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 76%, 13%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 86%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 86%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.15, -2.6, 26.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.15, 26.48, 95.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.973, 3.285, 0.707) | |
| Decimal | 3814152 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A3308, 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 #3A3308 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A3308 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | 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 #3A3308 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#393103Protanopia
no red cones#3b340bDeuteranopia
no green cones#3f2e2bTritanopia
no blue cones#333333Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a3308; }
.text { color: #3a3308; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a3308; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 51 8 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a3308, #283a08); }
Similar colors
#333300Wasabi Nori#372a05Secret Passage#473e23Madras#444411Alligator Gladiator#373e02Dark Olive#4e3e1fAvocado Stone#404404Green Not Found#563c0dPineapple
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #3A3308?
- #3A3308 is a very dark, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Wasabi Nori. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A3308?
- The RGB value is 58, 51, 8: 58 red, 51 green and 8 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A3308?
- The complementary color is #080F3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A3308?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 and white text 12.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.