#3C4125 color
The hex color #3C4125 is a dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 25.5% green and 14.5% blue (60, 65, 37).
Its hue angle is 71°, with 27% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Jungle King (#4F4D32), a difference of 5.7 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.63:1).
#3C4125 color codes
| HEX | #3C4125 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 65, 37) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 25.5%, 14.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(71, 27%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(71, 43%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 43%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.38, -7.47, 16.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.38, 18.02, 114.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.088, 4.875, 2.476) | |
| Decimal | 3948837 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C4125, 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 #3C4125 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C4125 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | 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 #3C4125 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#453e23Protanopia
no red cones#443f26Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f3e3aTritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c4125; }
.text { color: #3c4125; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c4125; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 65 37 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c4125, #2e4125); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#36482fPalm Leaf#4b5338Broccoli Green#2f441fForestry#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#424f3bHōjicha#444411Alligator Gladiator
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #3C4125?
- #3C4125 is a dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Jungle King. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C4125?
- The RGB value is 60, 65, 37: 60 red, 65 green and 37 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C4125?
- The complementary color is #2A2541, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C4125?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 and white text 10.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.