#3D7C76 color
The hex color #3D7C76 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 48.6% green and 46.3% blue (61, 124, 118).
Its hue angle is 174°, with 34% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Tortoise (#457B74), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.84:1).
#3D7C76 color codes
| HEX | #3D7C76 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 124, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 48.6%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(174, 34%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(174, 51%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 0%, 5%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.9, -21.83, -2.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.9, 22.03, 187.74) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.401, 16.714, 19.709) | |
| Decimal | 4029558 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D7C76, 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 #3D7C76 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D7C76 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | 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 #3D7C76 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#767676Protanopia
no red cones#6c6e77Deuteranopia
no green cones#1b7f7aTritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d7c76; }
.text { color: #3d7c76; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d7c76; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 124 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d7c76, #3d627c); }
Similar colors
#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#377b70Pearl Green#277b74Ivy#39766cGreen Sleeves#447777Tropical Rain#007c76Wizards Orb#007b75Emperor Jade#247e81Jade Jewel
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #3D7C76?
- #3D7C76 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Turquoise Tortoise. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D7C76?
- The RGB value is 61, 124, 118: 61 red, 124 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D7C76?
- The complementary color is #7C3D43, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D7C76?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.34:1 and white text 4.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.