#3A6E66 color
The hex color #3A6E66 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 43.1% green and 40% blue (58, 110, 102).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 31% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 47% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Deep Pool Teal (#366D68), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.83:1).
#3A6E66 color codes
| HEX | #3A6E66 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 110, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 43.1%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 31%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 47%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(47%, 0%, 7%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.78, -19.55, -0.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.78, 19.57, 182.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.718, 13.01, 14.567) | |
| Decimal | 3829350 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A6E66, 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 #3A6E66 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A6E66 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | 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 #3A6E66 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a6966Protanopia
no red cones#616267Deuteranopia
no green cones#24706bTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a6e66; }
.text { color: #3a6e66; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a6e66; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 110 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a6e66, #3a5c6e); }
Similar colors
#366d68Deep Pool Teal#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#39766cGreen Sleeves#317362Nordic Forest#416858June Ivy#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#066f6cPine Scented Lagoon#377b70Pearl Green
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #3A6E66?
- #3A6E66 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Deep Pool Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A6E66?
- The RGB value is 58, 110, 102: 58 red, 110 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A6E66?
- The complementary color is #6E3A42, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A6E66?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.6:1 and white text 5.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.