#3A3E00 color
The hex color #3A3E00 is a very dark, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 24.3% green and 0% blue (58, 62, 0).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 100% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Dark Olive (#373E02), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.24:1).
#3A3E00 color codes
| HEX | #3A3E00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 62, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 24.3%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 100%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 100%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 100%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(24.78, -9.94, 33.34) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(24.78, 34.79, 106.61) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.468, 4.345, 0.656) | |
| Decimal | 3816960 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A3E00, 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 #3A3E00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A3E00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.87:1 | 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 #3A3E00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#443a00Protanopia
no red cones#443b05Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f3933Tritanopia
no blue cones#3b3b3bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a3e00; }
.text { color: #3a3e00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a3e00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 62 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a3e00, #1b3e00); }
Similar colors
#373e02Dark Olive#404404Green Not Found#444411Alligator Gladiator#333300Wasabi Nori#3c4d03Godzilla#4b5320Army Green#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#2f441fForestry
Questions
- What color is #3A3E00?
- #3A3E00 is a very dark, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Dark Olive. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A3E00?
- The RGB value is 58, 62, 0: 58 red, 62 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A3E00?
- The complementary color is #04003E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A3E00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.87:1 and white text 11.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.