#3B5652 color
The hex color #3B5652 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.1% red, 33.7% green and 32.2% blue (59, 86, 82).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 19% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Rosemary (#405E5C), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.96:1).
#3B5652 color codes
| HEX | #3B5652 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(59, 86, 82) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.1%, 33.7%, 32.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 19%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 31%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 5%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.38, -11.1, -0.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.38, 11.14, 184.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.654, 8.194, 9.212) | |
| Decimal | 3888722 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3B5652, 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 #3B5652 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.64:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3B5652 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.64:1 | 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 #3B5652 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#535352Protanopia
no red cones#4e4f52Deuteranopia
no green cones#335755Tritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3b5652; }
.text { color: #3b5652; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3b5652; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(59 86 82 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3b5652, #3b4d56); }
Similar colors
#405e5cRosemary#33534bHunter#315955Enchanting Ivy#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#3a5b52Iridescent#3c4f4eNight Watch#3e594cPlantation#475c5dWoodland Night
Questions
- What color is #3B5652?
- #3B5652 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Rosemary. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3B5652?
- The RGB value is 59, 86, 82: 59 red, 86 green and 82 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3B5652?
- The complementary color is #563B3F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3B5652?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.64:1 and white text 7.96:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.