#3D6943 color
The hex color #3D6943 is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 41.2% green and 26.3% blue (61, 105, 67).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 27% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Jurassic Park (#3C663E), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.36:1).
#3D6943 color codes
| HEX | #3D6943 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 105, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 41.2%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 27%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 42%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 36%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.41, -24.13, 16.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.41, 29.36, 145.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.989, 11.5, 7.108) | |
| Decimal | 4024643 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D6943, 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 #3D6943 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D6943 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.3:1 | 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 #3D6943 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a6241Protanopia
no red cones#635e45Deuteranopia
no green cones#37675fTritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d6943; }
.text { color: #3d6943; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d6943; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 105 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d6943, #3d6959); }
Similar colors
#3c663eJurassic Park#336644Forest Serenade#3d7049Parsley Sprig#476e42Under the Radar#355e3bHunter Green#3e6334Greenhouse#2a603bMidori#2b5d34Pine
Questions
- What color is #3D6943?
- #3D6943 is a dark, desaturated green, closest to the named color Jurassic Park. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D6943?
- The RGB value is 61, 105, 67: 61 red, 105 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D6943?
- The complementary color is #693D63, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D6943?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.3:1 and white text 6.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.