#3A7378 color
The hex color #3A7378 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 45.1% green and 47.1% blue (58, 115, 120).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 35% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Ocean Slumber (#41767B), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.38:1).
#3A7378 color codes
| HEX | #3A7378 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 115, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 45.1%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 35%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 52%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 4%, 0%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.96, -17.18, -8.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.96, 19.18, 206.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.264, 14.516, 19.974) | |
| Decimal | 3830648 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A7378, 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 #3A7378 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.38:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A7378 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.38:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.9:1 | 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 #3A7378 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6f78Protanopia
no red cones#616778Deuteranopia
no green cones#137774Tritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a7378; }
.text { color: #3a7378; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a7378; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 115 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a7378, #3a5478); }
Similar colors
#41767bOcean Slumber#407577Ming#3a797eDiver’s Eden#447777Tropical Rain#3e7a85Mysterious Blue#4e7376Rogue Waters#4a7d82Submerged#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #3A7378?
- #3A7378 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Ocean Slumber. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A7378?
- The RGB value is 58, 115, 120: 58 red, 115 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A7378?
- The complementary color is #783F3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A7378?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.9:1 and white text 5.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.