#3D4B32 color
The hex color #3D4B32 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 29.4% green and 19.6% blue (61, 75, 50).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 20% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.33:1).
#3D4B32 color codes
| HEX | #3D4B32 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 75, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 29.4%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 20%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 33%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 33%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.05, -10.92, 13.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.05, 17.08, 129.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.016, 6.254, 3.96) | |
| Decimal | 4016946 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D4B32, 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 #3D4B32 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D4B32 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.33:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.25:1 | 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 #3D4B32 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4730Protanopia
no red cones#4b4633Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e4944Tritanopia
no blue cones#474747Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d4b32; }
.text { color: #3d4b32; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d4b32; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 75 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d4b32, #324b34); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#4b5338Broccoli Green#445533Zen Garden Olive#49583eHeavy Green#3a533dHighlander#2f441fForestry
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D4B32?
- #3D4B32 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Palm Leaf. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D4B32?
- The RGB value is 61, 75, 50: 61 red, 75 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D4B32?
- The complementary color is #40324B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D4B32?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 and white text 9.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.