#3A6953 color
The hex color #3A6953 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 41.2% green and 32.5% blue (58, 105, 83).
Its hue angle is 152°, with 29% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Toad King (#3D6C54), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.31:1).
#3A6953 color codes
| HEX | #3A6953 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 105, 83) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 41.2%, 32.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(152, 29%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(152, 45%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 21%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.62, -21.7, 7.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.62, 22.93, 161.12) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.357, 11.627, 9.986) | |
| Decimal | 3828051 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A6953, 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 #3A6953 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A6953 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.33:1 | 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 #3A6953 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#686352Protanopia
no red cones#605e54Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e6963Tritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a6953; }
.text { color: #3a6953; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a6953; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 105 83 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a6953, #3a6769); }
Similar colors
#3d6c54Toad King#416858June Ivy#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#276757Terrestrial#336644Forest Serenade#317362Nordic Forest#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#006a4eBottle Green
Questions
- What color is #3A6953?
- #3A6953 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Toad King. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A6953?
- The RGB value is 58, 105, 83: 58 red, 105 green and 83 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A6953?
- The complementary color is #693A50, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A6953?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 and white text 6.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.