#3C3F2A color
The hex color #3C3F2A is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 24.7% green and 16.5% blue (60, 63, 42).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 20% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 75% 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 10.84:1).
#3C3F2A color codes
| HEX | #3C3F2A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 63, 42) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 24.7%, 16.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 20%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 33%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 33%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.81, -5.45, 12.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.81, 13.64, 113.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.059, 4.683, 2.88) | |
| Decimal | 3948330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C3F2A, 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 #3C3F2A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C3F2A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.94:1 | 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 #3C3F2A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#423d29Protanopia
no red cones#423d2bDeuteranopia
no green cones#3e3d3aTritanopia
no blue cones#3d3d3dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c3f2a; }
.text { color: #3c3f2a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c3f2a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 63 42 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c3f2a, #323f2a); }
Similar colors
#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#4f4d32Jungle King#46473eHeavy Metal#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#4b5338Broccoli Green#473e23Madras
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3C3F2A?
- #3C3F2A is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Olive Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C3F2A?
- The RGB value is 60, 63, 42: 60 red, 63 green and 42 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C3F2A?
- The complementary color is #2D2A3F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C3F2A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 and white text 10.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.