#3B7C00 color
The hex color #3B7C00 is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.1% red, 48.6% green and 0% blue (59, 124, 0).
Its hue angle is 91°, with 100% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 100% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Master Chief (#507D2A), a difference of 4.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.16:1).
#3B7C00 color codes
| HEX | #3B7C00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(59, 124, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.1%, 48.6%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(91, 100%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(91, 100%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 100%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.1, -39.69, 50.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.1, 64.1, 128.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.011, 15.344, 2.487) | |
| Decimal | 3898368 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3B7C00, 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 #3B7C00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3B7C00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | 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 #3B7C00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#817000Protanopia
no red cones#796b16Deuteranopia
no green cones#387768Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3b7c00; }
.text { color: #3b7c00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3b7c00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(59 124 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3b7c00, #007c03); }
Similar colors
#507d2aMaster Chief#008000Green#008000Hulk#448811Kelp Forest#3d7016Forest Empress#228800Green Bell Pepper#008400Lucky Clover#568203Avocado
Questions
- What color is #3B7C00?
- #3B7C00 is a dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Master Chief. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3B7C00?
- The RGB value is 59, 124, 0: 59 red, 124 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3B7C00?
- The complementary color is #41007C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3B7C00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.07:1 and white text 5.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.