#3D4223 color
The hex color #3D4223 is a very dark, desaturated yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 25.9% green and 13.7% blue (61, 66, 35).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 31% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 47% yellow and 74% black.
The closest named color is Jungle King (#4F4D32), a difference of 5.6 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.49:1).
#3D4223 color codes
| HEX | #3D4223 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 66, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 25.9%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 31%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 47%, 26%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 47%, 74%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.76, -7.89, 18.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.76, 19.79, 113.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.176, 5.01, 2.337) | |
| Decimal | 4014627 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D4223, 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 #3D4223 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D4223 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2:1 | 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 #3D4223 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#463f21Protanopia
no red cones#454025Deuteranopia
no green cones#403f3aTritanopia
no blue cones#3f3f3fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d4223; }
.text { color: #3d4223; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d4223; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 66 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d4223, #2e4223); }
Similar colors
#4f4d32Jungle King#444411Alligator Gladiator#2f441fForestry#4b5338Broccoli Green#36482fPalm Leaf#4e4b35Olive Leaf#4d503cKelp#373e02Dark Olive
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D4223?
- #3D4223 is a very dark, desaturated yellow, closest to the named color Jungle King. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D4223?
- The RGB value is 61, 66, 35: 61 red, 66 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D4223?
- The complementary color is #282342, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D4223?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2:1 and white text 10.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.