#3D5853 color
The hex color #3D5853 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 34.5% green and 32.5% blue (61, 88, 83).
Its hue angle is 169°, with 18% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Rosemary (#405E5C), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.72:1).
#3D5853 color codes
| HEX | #3D5853 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 88, 83) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 34.5%, 32.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(169, 18%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(169, 31%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 6%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.19, -11.33, -0.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.19, 11.34, 181.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.975, 8.596, 9.474) | |
| Decimal | 4020307 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D5853, 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 #3D5853 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D5853 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.72:1 | 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 #3D5853 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#565553Protanopia
no red cones#515153Deuteranopia
no green cones#355956Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d5853; }
.text { color: #3d5853; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d5853; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 88 83 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d5853, #3d5058); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #3D5853?
- #3D5853 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Rosemary. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D5853?
- The RGB value is 61, 88, 83: 61 red, 88 green and 83 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D5853?
- The complementary color is #583D42, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D5853?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.72:1 and white text 7.72:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.