#3D6D6A color
The hex color #3D6D6A is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 42.7% green and 41.6% blue (61, 109, 106).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 28% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 44% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Moonlit Forest (#3E6D6A), a difference of 0.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.84:1).
#3D6D6A color codes
| HEX | #3D6D6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 109, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 42.7%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 28%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 44%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(44%, 0%, 3%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.72, -17.1, -3.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.72, 17.44, 191.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(9.994, 12.969, 15.61) | |
| Decimal | 4025706 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D6D6A, 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 #3D6D6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.59:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D6D6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.59:1 | 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 #3D6D6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#68696aProtanopia
no red cones#60626bDeuteranopia
no green cones#286f6cTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d6d6a; }
.text { color: #3d6d6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d6d6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 109 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d6d6a, #3d586d); }
Similar colors
#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#366d68Deep Pool Teal#407577Ming#447777Tropical Rain#39766cGreen Sleeves#28615dVerdant Forest#41767bOcean Slumber#4e7376Rogue Waters
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D6D6A?
- #3D6D6A is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Moonlit Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D6D6A?
- The RGB value is 61, 109, 106: 61 red, 109 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D6D6A?
- The complementary color is #6D3D40, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D6D6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.59:1 and white text 5.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.