#3D3E3A color
The hex color #3D3E3A is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 24.3% green and 22.7% blue (61, 62, 58).
Its hue angle is 75°, with 3% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Black Olive (#3B3C36), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.78:1).
#3D3E3A color codes
| HEX | #3D3E3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 62, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 24.3%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(75, 3%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(75, 6%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 6%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.99, -1.31, 2.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.99, 2.66, 119.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.411, 4.743, 4.685) | |
| Decimal | 4013626 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D3E3A, 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 #3D3E3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D3E3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.95:1 | 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 #3D3E3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3f3e3aProtanopia
no red cones#3f3e3aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3d3e3dTritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d3e3a; }
.text { color: #3d3e3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d3e3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 62 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d3e3a, #3b3e3a); }
Similar colors
#3b3c36Black Olive#353935Onyx#424443Vulcanised#44413cDeepest Nightmare#424242Black Panther#353838Wet Concrete#3b3f40Tamahagane#383838Graphite
Questions
- What color is #3D3E3A?
- #3D3E3A is a dark gray, closest to the named color Black Olive. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D3E3A?
- The RGB value is 61, 62, 58: 61 red, 62 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D3E3A?
- The complementary color is #3B3A3E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D3E3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 and white text 10.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.