#3D7069 color
The hex color #3D7069 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 43.9% green and 41.2% blue (61, 112, 105).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 29% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Deep Pool Teal (#366D68), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.65:1).
#3D7069 color codes
| HEX | #3D7069 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 112, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 43.9%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 29%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 46%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(46%, 0%, 6%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.65, -19, -1.46) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.65, 19.05, 184.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.267, 13.6, 15.446) | |
| Decimal | 4026473 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D7069, 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 #3D7069 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.72:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D7069 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.72:1 | 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 #3D7069 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c6b69Protanopia
no red cones#63646aDeuteranopia
no green cones#28726eTritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d7069; }
.text { color: #3d7069; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d7069; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 112 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d7069, #3d5e70); }
Similar colors
#366d68Deep Pool Teal#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#39766cGreen Sleeves#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#447777Tropical Rain#377b70Pearl Green#407577Ming#317362Nordic Forest
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D7069?
- #3D7069 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Deep Pool Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D7069?
- The RGB value is 61, 112, 105: 61 red, 112 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D7069?
- The complementary color is #703D44, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D7069?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.72:1 and white text 5.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.