#3C523E color
The hex color #3C523E is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 32.2% green and 24.3% blue (60, 82, 62).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 15% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.51:1).
#3C523E color codes
| HEX | #3C523E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 82, 62) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 32.2%, 24.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 15%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 27%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 24%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.58, -13.09, 9.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.58, 15.92, 145.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.75, 7.343, 5.671) | |
| Decimal | 3953214 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C523E, 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 #3C523E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C523E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.47:1 | 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 #3C523E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#534e3dProtanopia
no red cones#4f4c3fDeuteranopia
no green cones#3a514cTritanopia
no blue cones#4d4d4dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c523e; }
.text { color: #3c523e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c523e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 82 62 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c523e, #3c5249); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#334d41Pine Needle#36482fPalm Leaf#3e594cPlantation#49583eHeavy Green#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3C523E?
- #3C523E is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Highlander. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C523E?
- The RGB value is 60, 82, 62: 60 red, 82 green and 62 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C523E?
- The complementary color is #523C50, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C523E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 and white text 8.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.