#3A422B color
The hex color #3A422B is a dark, grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 25.9% green and 16.9% blue (58, 66, 43).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 21% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.53:1).
#3A422B color codes
| HEX | #3A422B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 66, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 25.9%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 21%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 35%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 35%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.65, -8.07, 12.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.65, 15.26, 121.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.129, 4.97, 3.027) | |
| Decimal | 3818027 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A422B, 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 #3A422B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A422B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.99:1 | 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 #3A422B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#453f29Protanopia
no red cones#433f2cDeuteranopia
no green cones#3c403cTritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a422b; }
.text { color: #3a422b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a422b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 66 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a422b, #2f422b); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#4b5338Broccoli Green#4d503cKelp#394c3bMountain View#2f441fForestry#4f4d32Jungle King#4e4b35Olive Leaf
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3A422B?
- #3A422B is a dark, grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A422B?
- The RGB value is 58, 66, 43: 58 red, 66 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A422B?
- The complementary color is #332B42, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A422B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 and white text 10.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.