#3A4E4A color
The hex color #3A4E4A is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 30.6% green and 29% blue (58, 78, 74).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 15% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Night Watch (#3C4F4E), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.87:1).
#3A4E4A color codes
| HEX | #3A4E4A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 78, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 30.6%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 15%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 26%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 5%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.45, -8.74, -0.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.45, 8.74, 181.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.705, 6.843, 7.497) | |
| Decimal | 3821130 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A4E4A, 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 #3A4E4A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A4E4A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | 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 #3A4E4A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4c4aProtanopia
no red cones#48494aDeuteranopia
no green cones#354f4dTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a4e4a; }
.text { color: #3a4e4a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a4e4a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 78 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a4e4a, #3a484e); }
Similar colors
#3c4f4eNight Watch#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#455454All Nighter#424c4aUrban Chic#33534bHunter#334d41Pine Needle#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine
Questions
- What color is #3A4E4A?
- #3A4E4A is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Night Watch. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A4E4A?
- The RGB value is 58, 78, 74: 58 red, 78 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A4E4A?
- The complementary color is #4E3A3E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A4E4A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 and white text 8.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.