#3B4436 color
The hex color #3B4436 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.1% red, 26.7% green and 21.2% blue (59, 68, 54).
Its hue angle is 99°, with 11% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.16:1).
#3B4436 color codes
| HEX | #3B4436 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(59, 68, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.1%, 26.7%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(99, 11%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(99, 21%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 21%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.66, -6.8, 7.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.66, 9.96, 133.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.536, 5.33, 4.279) | |
| Decimal | 3884086 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3B4436, 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 #3B4436 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3B4436 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #3B4436 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#454235Protanopia
no red cones#444137Deuteranopia
no green cones#3b4340Tritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3b4436; }
.text { color: #3b4436; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3b4436; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(59 68 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3b4436, #364438); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#46473eHeavy Metal#36482fPalm Leaf#4d503cKelp#3b3c36Black Olive
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3B4436?
- #3B4436 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3B4436?
- The RGB value is 59, 68, 54: 59 red, 68 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3B4436?
- The complementary color is #3F3644, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3B4436?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 and white text 10.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.