#3C883C color
The hex color #3C883C is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 53.3% green and 23.5% blue (60, 136, 60).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 39% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Resplendent Growth (#3D8B37), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.78:1).
#3C883C color codes
| HEX | #3C883C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 136, 60) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 53.3%, 23.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 39%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 56%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 0%, 56%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.56, -39.74, 33.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.56, 51.94, 139.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.483, 18.894, 7.316) | |
| Decimal | 3967036 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C883C, 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 #3C883C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3C883C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
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 #3C883C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b7c35Protanopia
no red cones#817642Deuteranopia
no green cones#308477Tritanopia
no blue cones#787878Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c883c; }
.text { color: #3c883c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c883c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 136 60 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c883c, #3c8862); }
Similar colors
#3d8b37Resplendent Growth#448833Overgrown Mausoleum#468d45Lush Grass#428c49Underclover#4e8747Beanpole#428929La Palma#558844The Legend of Green#008833Broccoli Paradise
Closest common color name: Forest Green.
Questions
- What color is #3C883C?
- #3C883C is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Resplendent Growth. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C883C?
- The RGB value is 60, 136, 60: 60 red, 136 green and 60 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C883C?
- The complementary color is #883C88, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C883C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.78:1 and white text 4.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.