#3A9365 color
The hex color #3A9365 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 57.6% green and 39.6% blue (58, 147, 101).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 43% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 61% cyan, 0% magenta, 31% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Illuminati Green (#419168), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.54:1).
#3A9365 color codes
| HEX | #3A9365 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 147, 101) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 57.6%, 39.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 43%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 61%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(61%, 0%, 31%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.77, -37.7, 16.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.77, 41.21, 156.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.526, 22.705, 15.926) | |
| Decimal | 3838821 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A9365, 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 #3A9365 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3A9365 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | 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 #3A9365 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#928862Protanopia
no red cones#868068Deuteranopia
no green cones#159287Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a9365; }
.text { color: #3a9365; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a9365; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 147 101 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a9365, #3a9391); }
Similar colors
#419168Illuminati Green#1e9167Viridian#2e8b57Sea Green#359e6bBulma Hair#559260Medusa#0b9d6aPrairie#009a70Rainforest#4c9c77Natural Orchestra
Questions
- What color is #3A9365?
- #3A9365 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Illuminati Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A9365?
- The RGB value is 58, 147, 101: 58 red, 147 green and 101 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A9365?
- The complementary color is #933A68, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A9365?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.54:1 and white text 3.79:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.