#3D493E color
The hex color #3D493E is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 28.6% green and 24.3% blue (61, 73, 62).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 9% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.46:1).
#3D493E color codes
| HEX | #3D493E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 73, 62) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 28.6%, 24.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 9%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 16%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 15%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.68, -7.35, 4.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.68, 8.89, 145.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.176, 6.105, 5.462) | |
| Decimal | 4016446 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D493E, 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 #3D493E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D493E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.46:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.22:1 | 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 #3D493E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#49473dProtanopia
no red cones#47453fDeuteranopia
no green cones#3c4846Tritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d493e; }
.text { color: #3d493e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d493e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 73 62 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d493e, #3d4944); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#394c3bMountain View#424f3bHōjicha#334d41Pine Needle#424c4aUrban Chic#46473eHeavy Metal#3c4f4eNight Watch
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3D493E?
- #3D493E is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D493E?
- The RGB value is 61, 73, 62: 61 red, 73 green and 62 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D493E?
- The complementary color is #493D48, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D493E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 and white text 9.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.