#3D5237 color
The hex color #3D5237 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 32.2% green and 21.6% blue (61, 82, 55).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 20% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.53:1).
#3D5237 color codes
| HEX | #3D5237 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 82, 55) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 32.2%, 21.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 20%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 33%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 33%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.49, -14.07, 13.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.49, 19.37, 136.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.631, 7.302, 4.726) | |
| Decimal | 4018743 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D5237, 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 #3D5237 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D5237 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | 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 #3D5237 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#544e35Protanopia
no red cones#504c38Deuteranopia
no green cones#3c504bTritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d5237; }
.text { color: #3d5237; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d5237; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 82 55 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d5237, #37523f); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#445533Zen Garden Olive#3b593aFicus#49583eHeavy Green#36482fPalm Leaf#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#415b36Turf
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D5237?
- #3D5237 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Highlander. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D5237?
- The RGB value is 61, 82, 55: 61 red, 82 green and 55 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D5237?
- The complementary color is #4C3752, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D5237?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 and white text 8.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.