#3A471E color
The hex color #3A471E is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 27.8% green and 11.8% blue (58, 71, 30).
Its hue angle is 79°, with 41% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 58% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Forestry (#2F441F), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10:1).
#3A471E color codes
| HEX | #3A471E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 71, 30) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 27.8%, 11.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(79, 41%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(79, 58%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 58%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.11, -12.92, 22.71) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.11, 26.13, 119.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.233, 5.5, 2.067) | |
| Decimal | 3819294 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A471E, 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 #3A471E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A471E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.1:1 | 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 #3A471E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b431aProtanopia
no red cones#494220Deuteranopia
no green cones#3d443eTritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a471e; }
.text { color: #3a471e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a471e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 71 30 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a471e, #26471e); }
Similar colors
#2f441fForestry#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#4b5320Army Green#445533Zen Garden Olive#373e02Dark Olive#36482fPalm Leaf#444411Alligator Gladiator#3c4d03Godzilla
Questions
- What color is #3A471E?
- #3A471E is a very dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Forestry. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A471E?
- The RGB value is 58, 71, 30: 58 red, 71 green and 30 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A471E?
- The complementary color is #2B1E47, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A471E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.1:1 and white text 10:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.