#3A6267 color
The hex color #3A6267 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 38.4% green and 40.4% blue (58, 98, 103).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 28% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 44% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is Mediterranea (#39636A), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.72:1).
#3A6267 color codes
| HEX | #3A6267 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 98, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 38.4%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 28%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 44%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 5%, 0%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(38.92, -12.61, -7.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(38.92, 14.56, 209.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.56, 10.614, 14.427) | |
| Decimal | 3826279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A6267, 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 #3A6267 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A6267 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.72:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | 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 #3A6267 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5f67Protanopia
no red cones#545967Deuteranopia
no green cones#266563Tritanopia
no blue cones#5c5c5cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a6267; }
.text { color: #3a6267; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a6267; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 98 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a6267, #3a4c67); }
Similar colors
#39636aMediterranea#33616aAfter the Storm#345c61Arctic Nights#24646bPacific#255c61Deep Sea Diver#405e5cRosemary#395d68Under the Sea#2a5c6aNight Shift
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #3A6267?
- #3A6267 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Mediterranea. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A6267?
- The RGB value is 58, 98, 103: 58 red, 98 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A6267?
- The complementary color is #673F3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A6267?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.12:1 and white text 6.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.