#3A5041 color
The hex color #3A5041 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 31.4% green and 25.5% blue (58, 80, 65).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 16% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 69% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.74:1).
#3A5041 color codes
| HEX | #3A5041 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 80, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 31.4%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 16%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 28%, 31%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 19%, 69%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.85, -12.06, 6.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.85, 13.53, 153.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.567, 7.018, 6.061) | |
| Decimal | 3821633 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A5041, 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 #3A5041 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A5041 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.4:1 | 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 #3A5041 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#504c40Protanopia
no red cones#4c4a42Deuteranopia
no green cones#364f4cTritanopia
no blue cones#4b4b4bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a5041; }
.text { color: #3a5041; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a5041; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 80 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a5041, #3a504c); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#334d41Pine Needle#3a533dHighlander#3e594cPlantation#424f3bHōjicha#33534bHunter#36482fPalm Leaf#3e5e4eEthereal Woods
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #3A5041?
- #3A5041 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 #3A5041?
- The RGB value is 58, 80, 65: 58 red, 80 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A5041?
- The complementary color is #503A49, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A5041?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.4:1 and white text 8.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.