#3A4E3D color
The hex color #3A4E3D is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 30.6% green and 23.9% blue (58, 78, 61).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 15% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.99:1).
#3A4E3D color codes
| HEX | #3A4E3D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 78, 61) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 30.6%, 23.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 15%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 26%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 22%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.08, -11.77, 7.58) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.08, 14, 147.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.311, 6.685, 5.424) | |
| Decimal | 3821117 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A4E3D, 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 #3A4E3D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A4E3D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.34:1 | 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 #3A4E3D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4a3cProtanopia
no red cones#4b483eDeuteranopia
no green cones#384d49Tritanopia
no blue cones#494949Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a4e3d; }
.text { color: #3a4e3d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a4e3d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 78 61 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a4e3d, #3a4e47); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#3a533dHighlander#334d41Pine Needle#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#3e594cPlantation#264334Everglade#49583eHeavy Green
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #3A4E3D?
- #3A4E3D is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Mountain View. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A4E3D?
- The RGB value is 58, 78, 61: 58 red, 78 green and 61 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A4E3D?
- The complementary color is #4E3A4B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A4E3D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.34:1 and white text 8.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.