#3A6F5A color
The hex color #3A6F5A is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 43.5% green and 35.3% blue (58, 111, 90).
Its hue angle is 156°, with 31% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Toad King (#3D6C54), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.83:1).
#3A6F5A color codes
| HEX | #3A6F5A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 111, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 43.5%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(156, 31%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(156, 48%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 0%, 19%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.77, -23.14, 6.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.77, 23.98, 164.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.274, 13.006, 11.693) | |
| Decimal | 3829594 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A6F5A, 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 #3A6F5A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.83:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A6F5A 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 #3A6F5A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6959Protanopia
no red cones#65635bDeuteranopia
no green cones#296f69Tritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a6f5a; }
.text { color: #3a6f5a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a6f5a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 111 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a6f5a, #3a6a6f); }
Similar colors
#3d6c54Toad King#317362Nordic Forest#416858June Ivy#337766Majorelle Gardens#276757Terrestrial#00755eTropical Rainforest#39766cGreen Sleeves#006a4eBottle Green
Questions
- What color is #3A6F5A?
- #3A6F5A 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 #3A6F5A?
- The RGB value is 58, 111, 90: 58 red, 111 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A6F5A?
- The complementary color is #6F3A4F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A6F5A?
- 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.