#3D5350 color
The hex color #3D5350 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 32.5% green and 31.4% blue (61, 83, 80).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 15% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Night Watch (#3C4F4E), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.23:1).
#3D5350 color codes
| HEX | #3D5350 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 83, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 32.5%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 15%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 27%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 4%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.47, -9.14, -0.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.47, 9.19, 186.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.465, 7.758, 8.745) | |
| Decimal | 4019024 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D5350, 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 #3D5350 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D5350 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.23:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | 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 #3D5350 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#515150Protanopia
no red cones#4d4d50Deuteranopia
no green cones#375452Tritanopia
no blue cones#4f4f4fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d5350; }
.text { color: #3d5350; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d5350; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 83 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d5350, #3d4b53); }
Similar colors
#3c4f4eNight Watch#2f4f4fDark Slate Gray#455454All Nighter#475c5dWoodland Night#405e5cRosemary#33534bHunter#4a5d5fStill Waters Run Deep#315955Enchanting Ivy
Questions
- What color is #3D5350?
- #3D5350 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Night Watch. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D5350?
- The RGB value is 61, 83, 80: 61 red, 83 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D5350?
- The complementary color is #533D40, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D5350?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 and white text 8.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.