#3C3D2F color
The hex color #3C3D2F is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 23.9% green and 18.4% blue (60, 61, 47).
Its hue angle is 64°, with 13% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Black Olive (#3B3C36), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.05:1).
#3C3D2F color codes
| HEX | #3C3D2F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 61, 47) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 23.9%, 18.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(64, 13%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(64, 23%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 23%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.27, -3.32, 8.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.27, 9.14, 111.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.045, 4.503, 3.345) | |
| Decimal | 3947823 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C3D2F, 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 #3C3D2F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C3D2F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.9:1 | 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 #3C3D2F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3c2eProtanopia
no red cones#3f3c30Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e3b39Tritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c3d2f; }
.text { color: #3c3d2f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c3d2f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 61 47 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c3d2f, #353d2f); }
Similar colors
#3b3c36Black Olive#46473eHeavy Metal#353935Onyx#2b2e26Marshland#3c463eDeep Forest#49463fWhiskey and Wine#4e4b35Olive Leaf#444b43Ancient Pine
Questions
- What color is #3C3D2F?
- #3C3D2F is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Black Olive. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C3D2F?
- The RGB value is 60, 61, 47: 60 red, 61 green and 47 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C3D2F?
- The complementary color is #302F3D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C3D2F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.9:1 and white text 11.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.