#3C3E2C color
The hex color #3C3E2C is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 24.3% green and 17.3% blue (60, 62, 44).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 17% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 3% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Olive Leaf (#4E4B35), a difference of 5.5 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.95:1).
#3C3E2C color codes
| HEX | #3C3E2C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 62, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 24.3%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 17%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 29%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(3%, 0%, 29%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.53, -4.49, 10.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.53, 11.72, 112.52) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.041, 4.588, 3.055) | |
| Decimal | 3948076 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C3E2C, 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 #3C3E2C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C3E2C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.92:1 | 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 #3C3E2C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#413c2bProtanopia
no red cones#413d2dDeuteranopia
no green cones#3e3c39Tritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c3e2c; }
.text { color: #3c3e2c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c3e2c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 62 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c3e2c, #333e2c); }
Similar colors
#4e4b35Olive Leaf#46473eHeavy Metal#4d503cKelp#3b3c36Black Olive#4f4d32Jungle King#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#2b2e26Marshland
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3C3E2C?
- #3C3E2C is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Olive Leaf. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C3E2C?
- The RGB value is 60, 62, 44: 60 red, 62 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C3E2C?
- The complementary color is #2E2C3E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C3E2C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 and white text 10.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.