#3A5E5F color
The hex color #3A5E5F is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 36.9% green and 37.3% blue (58, 94, 95).
Its hue angle is 182°, with 24% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 63% black.
The closest named color is Rosemary (#405E5C), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.13:1).
#3A5E5F color codes
| HEX | #3A5E5F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 94, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 36.9%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(182, 24%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(182, 39%, 37%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 1%, 0%, 63%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(37.35, -12.58, -4.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(37.35, 13.42, 200.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.812, 9.731, 12.291) | |
| Decimal | 3825247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A5E5F, 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 #3A5E5F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A5E5F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.95:1 | 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 #3A5E5F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#595b5fProtanopia
no red cones#53565fDeuteranopia
no green cones#2b605eTritanopia
no blue cones#585858Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a5e5f; }
.text { color: #3a5e5f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a5e5f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 94 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a5e5f, #3a4b5f); }
Similar colors
#405e5cRosemary#345c61Arctic Nights#39636aMediterranea#315955Enchanting Ivy#255c61Deep Sea Diver#33616aAfter the Storm#2e5c58Lacrosse#475c5dWoodland Night
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #3A5E5F?
- #3A5E5F is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Rosemary. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A5E5F?
- The RGB value is 58, 94, 95: 58 red, 94 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A5E5F?
- The complementary color is #5F3B3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A5E5F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.95:1 and white text 7.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.