#3A605F color
The hex color #3A605F is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 37.6% green and 37.3% blue (58, 96, 95).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 25% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Rosemary (#405E5C), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.96:1).
#3A605F color codes
| HEX | #3A605F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 96, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 37.6%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 25%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 40%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 1%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.01, -13.73, -3.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.01, 14.22, 195.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.993, 10.091, 12.351) | |
| Decimal | 3825759 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A605F, 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 #3A605F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A605F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.96:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #3A605F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5c5fProtanopia
no red cones#55575fDeuteranopia
no green cones#2b6260Tritanopia
no blue cones#595959Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a605f; }
.text { color: #3a605f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a605f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 96 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a605f, #3a4e60); }
Similar colors
#405e5cRosemary#2e5c58Lacrosse#315955Enchanting Ivy#345c61Arctic Nights#255c61Deep Sea Diver#39636aMediterranea#28615dVerdant Forest#3a5b52Iridescent
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #3A605F?
- #3A605F 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 #3A605F?
- The RGB value is 58, 96, 95: 58 red, 96 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A605F?
- The complementary color is #603A3B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A605F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.02:1 and white text 6.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.