#3D4603 color
The hex color #3D4603 is a very dark, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 27.5% green and 1.2% blue (61, 70, 3).
Its hue angle is 68°, with 92% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 96% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Green Not Found (#404404), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.12:1).
#3D4603 color codes
| HEX | #3D4603 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 70, 3) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 27.5%, 1.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(68, 92%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(68, 96%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 96%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.79, -12.94, 34.94) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.79, 37.26, 110.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.131, 5.379, 0.907) | |
| Decimal | 4015619 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D4603, 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 #3D4603 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D4603 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.08:1 | 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 #3D4603 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4100Protanopia
no red cones#4b420aDeuteranopia
no green cones#42413aTritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d4603; }
.text { color: #3d4603; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d4603; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 70 3 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d4603, #1b4603); }
Similar colors
#404404Green Not Found#373e02Dark Olive#3c4d03Godzilla#444411Alligator Gladiator#4b5320Army Green#2f4a15Treetop Cathedral#333300Wasabi Nori#335500Deep Forestial Escapade
Questions
- What color is #3D4603?
- #3D4603 is a very dark, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Green Not Found. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D4603?
- The RGB value is 61, 70, 3: 61 red, 70 green and 3 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D4603?
- The complementary color is #0C0346, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D4603?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 and white text 10.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.