#3D7F77 color
The hex color #3D7F77 is a dark, desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 49.8% green and 46.7% blue (61, 127, 119).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 35% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Turquoise Tortoise (#457B74), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.67:1).
#3D7F77 color codes
| HEX | #3D7F77 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 127, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 49.8%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 35%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 52%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(52%, 0%, 6%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.89, -23.11, -2.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.89, 23.21, 185.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.842, 17.502, 20.151) | |
| Decimal | 4030327 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D7F77, 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 #3D7F77 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.5:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.67:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3D7F77 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.67:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.5:1 | Pass | 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 #3D7F77 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#797977Protanopia
no red cones#6f7178Deuteranopia
no green cones#18817cTritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d7f77; }
.text { color: #3d7f77; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d7f77; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 127 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d7f77, #3d667f); }
Similar colors
#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#377b70Pearl Green#277b74Ivy#2b8478Emerald Whispers#39766cGreen Sleeves#007c76Wizards Orb#007b75Emperor Jade#018281Windows 95 Desktop
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #3D7F77?
- #3D7F77 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 #3D7F77?
- The RGB value is 61, 127, 119: 61 red, 127 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D7F77?
- The complementary color is #7F3D45, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D7F77?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.5:1 and white text 4.67:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.