#3A5350 color
The hex color #3A5350 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 32.5% green and 31.4% blue (58, 83, 80).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 18% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Night Watch (#3C4F4E), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.29:1).
#3A5350 color codes
| HEX | #3A5350 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 83, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 32.5%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 18%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 30%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 4%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.28, -10.2, -1.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.28, 10.28, 187.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.286, 7.665, 8.736) | |
| Decimal | 3822416 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A5350, 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 #3A5350 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A5350 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | 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 #3A5350 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#505050Protanopia
no red cones#4c4d50Deuteranopia
no green cones#325452Tritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a5350; }
.text { color: #3a5350; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a5350; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 83 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a5350, #3a4a53); }
Similar colors
#3c4f4eNight Watch#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#33534bHunter#405e5cRosemary#315955Enchanting Ivy#455454All Nighter#3a5b52Iridescent#475c5dWoodland Night
Questions
- What color is #3A5350?
- #3A5350 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 #3A5350?
- The RGB value is 58, 83, 80: 58 red, 83 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A5350?
- The complementary color is #533A3D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A5350?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 and white text 8.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.