#3E4439 color
The hex color #3E4439 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 26.7% green and 22.4% blue (62, 68, 57).
Its hue angle is 93°, with 9% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.04:1).
#3E4439 color codes
| HEX | #3E4439 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 68, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 26.7%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(93, 9%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(93, 16%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 16%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.99, -4.9, 5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.99, 7.62, 130.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.792, 5.454, 4.67) | |
| Decimal | 4080697 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E4439, 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 #3E4439 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E4439 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.04:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #3E4439 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#454238Protanopia
no red cones#444239Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e4341Tritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e4439; }
.text { color: #3e4439; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e4439; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 68 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e4439, #39443a); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#46473eHeavy Metal#3b3c36Black Olive#353935Onyx#484a46Armadillo#4d503cKelp#424c4aUrban Chic
Questions
- What color is #3E4439?
- #3E4439 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E4439?
- The RGB value is 62, 68, 57: 62 red, 68 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E4439?
- The complementary color is #3F3944, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E4439?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 and white text 10.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.