#3A523C color
The hex color #3A523C is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 32.2% green and 23.5% blue (58, 82, 60).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 17% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.56:1).
#3A523C color codes
| HEX | #3A523C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 82, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 32.2%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 17%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 29%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 27%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.39, -14.29, 10.04) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.39, 17.46, 144.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.578, 7.26, 5.382) | |
| Decimal | 3822140 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A523C, 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 #3A523C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A523C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.56:1 | 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 #3A523C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#534e3bProtanopia
no red cones#4f4b3dDeuteranopia
no green cones#37514cTritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a523c; }
.text { color: #3a523c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a523c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 82 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a523c, #3a5248); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#3b593aFicus#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#49583eHeavy Green#334d41Pine Needle#3e594cPlantation
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3A523C?
- #3A523C 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 #3A523C?
- The RGB value is 58, 82, 60: 58 red, 82 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A523C?
- The complementary color is #523A50, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A523C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and white text 8.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.