#3D8C64 color
The hex color #3D8C64 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 54.9% green and 39.2% blue (61, 140, 100).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 39% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 56% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Illuminati Green (#419168), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.13:1).
#3D8C64 color codes
| HEX | #3D8C64 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 140, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 54.9%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 39%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 56%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(56%, 0%, 29%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.58, -34.09, 14.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.58, 36.93, 157.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.602, 20.667, 15.326) | |
| Decimal | 4033636 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D8C64, 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 #3D8C64 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.13:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3D8C64 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.13:1 | 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 #3D8C64 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b8262Protanopia
no red cones#7f7a66Deuteranopia
no green cones#228b81Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d8c64; }
.text { color: #3d8c64; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d8c64; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 140 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d8c64, #3d8c8c); }
Similar colors
#419168Illuminati Green#1e9167Viridian#2e8b57Sea Green#11875dPrimal Green#1b8a6bElf#008b56Center Field#2f8351Monster Monstera#559260Medusa
Questions
- What color is #3D8C64?
- #3D8C64 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Illuminati Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D8C64?
- The RGB value is 61, 140, 100: 61 red, 140 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D8C64?
- The complementary color is #8C3D65, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D8C64?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.13:1 and white text 4.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.