#3A3A00 color
The hex color #3A3A00 is a very dark, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 22.7% green and 0% blue (58, 58, 0).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 100% saturation and 11% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Wasabi Nori (#333300), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.76:1).
#3A3A00 color codes
| HEX | #3A3A00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 58, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 22.7%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 11%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 100%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 100%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.42, -7.51, 32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.42, 32.87, 103.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.258, 3.926, 0.586) | |
| Decimal | 3815936 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A3A00, 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 #3A3A00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A3A00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.79:1 | 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 #3A3A00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#403700Protanopia
no red cones#403904Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f3530Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a3a00; }
.text { color: #3a3a00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a3a00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 58 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a3a00, #1d3a00); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #3A3A00?
- #3A3A00 is a very dark, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Wasabi Nori. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A3A00?
- The RGB value is 58, 58, 0: 58 red, 58 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A3A00?
- The complementary color is #00003A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A3A00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 and white text 11.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.