#3A4D32 color
The hex color #3A4D32 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 30.2% green and 19.6% blue (58, 77, 50).
Its hue angle is 102°, with 21% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.18:1).
#3A4D32 color codes
| HEX | #3A4D32 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 77, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 30.2%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(102, 21%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(102, 35%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 35%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.49, -13.36, 13.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.49, 19.13, 134.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.974, 6.437, 3.997) | |
| Decimal | 3820850 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A4D32, 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 #3A4D32 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A4D32 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.29:1 | 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 #3A4D32 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4930Protanopia
no red cones#4c4733Deuteranopia
no green cones#3a4b46Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a4d32; }
.text { color: #3a4d32; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a4d32; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 77 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a4d32, #324d38); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#3a533dHighlander#424f3bHōjicha#445533Zen Garden Olive#394c3bMountain View#49583eHeavy Green#3b593aFicus#2f441fForestry
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3A4D32?
- #3A4D32 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A4D32?
- The RGB value is 58, 77, 50: 58 red, 77 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A4D32?
- The complementary color is #45324D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A4D32?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 and white text 9.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.