#3C4D39 color
The hex color #3C4D39 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 30.2% green and 22.4% blue (60, 77, 57).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 15% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Mountain View (#394C3B), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.08:1).
#3C4D39 color codes
| HEX | #3C4D39 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 77, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 30.2%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 15%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 26%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 26%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.79, -11.2, 9.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.79, 14.84, 139.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.256, 6.564, 4.86) | |
| Decimal | 3951929 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C4D39, 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 #3C4D39 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C4D39 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.08:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | 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 #3C4D39 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4a38Protanopia
no red cones#4b483aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3b4c48Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c4d39; }
.text { color: #3c4d39; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c4d39; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 77 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c4d39, #394d40); }
Similar colors
#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#3a533dHighlander#49583eHeavy Green#334d41Pine Needle#4b5338Broccoli Green#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #3C4D39?
- #3C4D39 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Mountain View. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C4D39?
- The RGB value is 60, 77, 57: 60 red, 77 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C4D39?
- The complementary color is #4A394D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C4D39?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 and white text 9.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.