#3A3B2D color
The hex color #3A3B2D is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 23.1% green and 17.6% blue (58, 59, 45).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 13% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Black Olive (#3B3C36), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.39:1).
#3A3B2D color codes
| HEX | #3A3B2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 59, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 23.1%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 13%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 24%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 24%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.38, -3.33, 8.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.38, 9.19, 111.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.783, 4.217, 3.097) | |
| Decimal | 3816237 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A3B2D, 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 #3A3B2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A3B2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.84:1 | 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 #3A3B2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3d3a2cProtanopia
no red cones#3d3a2eDeuteranopia
no green cones#3c3937Tritanopia
no blue cones#3a3a3aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a3b2d; }
.text { color: #3a3b2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a3b2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 59 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a3b2d, #333b2d); }
Similar colors
#3b3c36Black Olive#46473eHeavy Metal#2b2e26Marshland#353935Onyx#3c463eDeep Forest#2b322dTerminal Black#393227Creole#49463fWhiskey and Wine
Questions
- What color is #3A3B2D?
- #3A3B2D is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Black Olive. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A3B2D?
- The RGB value is 58, 59, 45: 58 red, 59 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A3B2D?
- The complementary color is #2E2D3B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A3B2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 and white text 11.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.