#3D7D69 color
The hex color #3D7D69 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 49% green and 41.2% blue (61, 125, 105).
Its hue angle is 161°, with 34% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 51% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Majorelle Gardens (#337766), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.84:1).
#3D7D69 color codes
| HEX | #3D7D69 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 125, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 49%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(161, 34%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(161, 51%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(51%, 0%, 16%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.85, -25.75, 4.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.85, 26.16, 169.78) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.807, 16.678, 15.959) | |
| Decimal | 4029801 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D7D69, 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 #3D7D69 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D7D69 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 #3D7D69 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7a7668Protanopia
no red cones#706f6aDeuteranopia
no green cones#247e77Tritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d7d69; }
.text { color: #3d7d69; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d7d69; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 125 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d7d69, #3d717d); }
Similar colors
#337766Majorelle Gardens#377b70Pearl Green#317362Nordic Forest#39766cGreen Sleeves#2b8478Emerald Whispers#018466Shadows of Time#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#00755eTropical Rainforest
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #3D7D69?
- #3D7D69 is a dark, desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Majorelle Gardens. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D7D69?
- The RGB value is 61, 125, 105: 61 red, 125 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D7D69?
- The complementary color is #7D3D51, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D7D69?
- 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.