#3D665B color
The hex color #3D665B is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 40% green and 35.7% blue (61, 102, 91).
Its hue angle is 164°, with 25% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 40% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 60% black.
The closest named color is June Ivy (#416858), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.46:1).
#3D665B color codes
| HEX | #3D665B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 102, 91) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 40%, 35.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(164, 25%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(164, 40%, 40%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(40%, 0%, 11%, 60%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40, -17.22, 1.69) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40, 17.3, 174.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.563, 11.25, 11.616) | |
| Decimal | 4023899 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D665B, 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 #3D665B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.46:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D665B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.46:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #3D665B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#63615bProtanopia
no red cones#5c5c5cDeuteranopia
no green cones#306763Tritanopia
no blue cones#5e5e5eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d665b; }
.text { color: #3d665b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d665b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 102 91 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d665b, #3d5d66); }
Similar colors
#416858June Ivy#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5b52Iridescent#366d68Deep Pool Teal#276757Terrestrial#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#28615dVerdant Forest#2e5c58Lacrosse
Closest common color name: Bottle Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D665B?
- #3D665B is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color June Ivy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D665B?
- The RGB value is 61, 102, 91: 61 red, 102 green and 91 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D665B?
- The complementary color is #663D48, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D665B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 and white text 6.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.