#3A767A color
The hex color #3A767A is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 46.3% green and 47.8% blue (58, 118, 122).
Its hue angle is 184°, with 36% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Diver’s Eden (#3A797E), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.18:1).
#3A767A color codes
| HEX | #3A767A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 118, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 46.3%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(184, 36%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(184, 52%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 3%, 0%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.99, -18.22, -8.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.99, 19.98, 204.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.735, 15.261, 20.736) | |
| Decimal | 3831418 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A767A, 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 #3A767A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A767A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.05:1 | 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 #3A767A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e717aProtanopia
no red cones#646a7aDeuteranopia
no green cones#0e7a77Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a767a; }
.text { color: #3a767a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a767a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 118 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a767a, #3a567a); }
Similar colors
#3a797eDiver’s Eden#407577Ming#41767bOcean Slumber#447777Tropical Rain#4a7d82Submerged#3e7a85Mysterious Blue#247e81Jade Jewel#488084Paradiso
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #3A767A?
- #3A767A is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Diver’s Eden. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A767A?
- The RGB value is 58, 118, 122: 58 red, 118 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A767A?
- The complementary color is #7A3E3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A767A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.05:1 and white text 5.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.