#3A523B color
The hex color #3A523B is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 32.2% green and 23.1% blue (58, 82, 59).
Its hue angle is 123°, with 17% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.57:1).
#3A523B color codes
| HEX | #3A523B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 82, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 32.2%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(123, 17%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(123, 29%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 28%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.37, -14.49, 10.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.37, 17.97, 143.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.551, 7.25, 5.244) | |
| Decimal | 3822139 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A523B, 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 #3A523B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A523B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | 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 #3A523B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#534e3aProtanopia
no red cones#4f4b3cDeuteranopia
no green cones#37514cTritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a523b; }
.text { color: #3a523b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a523b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 82 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a523b, #3a5247); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#3b593aFicus#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#49583eHeavy Green#4b5d46Muddy Olive#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3A523B?
- #3A523B is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Highlander. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A523B?
- The RGB value is 58, 82, 59: 58 red, 82 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A523B?
- The complementary color is #523A51, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A523B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and white text 8.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.