#3BC07C color
The hex color #3BC07C is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.1% red, 75.3% green and 48.6% blue (59, 192, 124).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 53% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 69% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Fennel Fiesta (#00BB77), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.02:1).
#3BC07C color codes
| HEX | #3BC07C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(59, 192, 124) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.1%, 75.3%, 48.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 53%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 69%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(69%, 0%, 35%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.53, -51.36, 24.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.53, 56.75, 154.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.289, 40.082, 25.521) | |
| Decimal | 3915900 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3BC07C, 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 #3BC07C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #3BC07C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.02:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #3BC07C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#bfb178Protanopia
no red cones#aea580Deuteranopia
no green cones#00beaeTritanopia
no blue cones#aaaaaaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3bc07c; }
.text { color: #3bc07c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3bc07c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(59 192 124 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3bc07c, #3bc0be); }
Similar colors
#00bb77Fennel Fiesta#35b76dTurtle Warrior#22cc88Magical Malachite#50c878Emerald Green#50c878Emerald#3cb371Medium Sea Green#55bb88Bleached Olive#26b467Green Mana
Questions
- What color is #3BC07C?
- #3BC07C is a moderate green, closest to the named color Fennel Fiesta. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3BC07C?
- The RGB value is 59, 192, 124: 59 red, 192 green and 124 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3BC07C?
- The complementary color is #C03B7F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3BC07C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.02:1 and white text 2.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.