#3D4D34 color
The hex color #3D4D34 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 30.2% green and 20.4% blue (61, 77, 52).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 19% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Palm Leaf (#36482F), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.09:1).
#3D4D34 color codes
| HEX | #3D4D34 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 77, 52) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 30.2%, 20.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 19%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 32%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 32%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.75, -11.74, 12.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.75, 17.39, 132.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.198, 6.548, 4.238) | |
| Decimal | 4017460 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D4D34, 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 #3D4D34 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D4D34 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | 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 #3D4D34 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4f4932Protanopia
no red cones#4c4835Deuteranopia
no green cones#3d4b46Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d4d34; }
.text { color: #3d4d34; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d4d34; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 77 52 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d4d34, #344d37); }
Similar colors
#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#3a533dHighlander#445533Zen Garden Olive#49583eHeavy Green#4b5338Broccoli Green#3b593aFicus
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D4D34?
- #3D4D34 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 #3D4D34?
- The RGB value is 61, 77, 52: 61 red, 77 green and 52 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D4D34?
- The complementary color is #44344D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D4D34?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.31:1 and white text 9.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.