#3D6A3B color
The hex color #3D6A3B is a dark, desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 41.6% green and 23.1% blue (61, 106, 59).
Its hue angle is 117°, with 28% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 0% magenta, 44% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Jurassic Park (#3C663E), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.32:1).
#3D6A3B color codes
| HEX | #3D6A3B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 106, 59) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 41.6%, 23.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(117, 28%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(117, 44%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 0%, 44%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.6, -26.05, 21.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.6, 33.86, 140.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.868, 11.615, 5.964) | |
| Decimal | 4024891 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D6A3B, 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 #3D6A3B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D6A3B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.32:1 | 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 #3D6A3B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c6238Protanopia
no red cones#655e3eDeuteranopia
no green cones#38675eTritanopia
no blue cones#606060Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d6a3b; }
.text { color: #3d6a3b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d6a3b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 106 59 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d6a3b, #3b6a50); }
Similar colors
#3c663eJurassic Park#476e42Under the Radar#3e6334Greenhouse#3d7049Parsley Sprig#336644Forest Serenade#447744Autumn Crocodile#1b6634Bucolic#355e3bHunter Green
Questions
- What color is #3D6A3B?
- #3D6A3B 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 #3D6A3B?
- The RGB value is 61, 106, 59: 61 red, 106 green and 59 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D6A3B?
- The complementary color is #683B6A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D6A3B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 and white text 6.32:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.