#3E4735 color
The hex color #3E4735 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 27.8% green and 20.8% blue (62, 71, 53).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 15% saturation and 24% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.73:1).
#3E4735 color codes
| HEX | #3E4735 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 71, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 27.8%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 15%, 24%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 25%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 25%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(28.87, -7.54, 9.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(28.87, 12.24, 128.03) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.882, 5.788, 4.227) | |
| Decimal | 4081461 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E4735, 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 #3E4735 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E4735 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.16:1 | 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 #3E4735 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#494434Protanopia
no red cones#474436Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f4542Tritanopia
no blue cones#444444Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e4735; }
.text { color: #3e4735; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e4735; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 71 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e4735, #354735); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#36482fPalm Leaf#4d503cKelp#3c463eDeep Forest#4b5338Broccoli Green#444b43Ancient Pine#46473eHeavy Metal
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #3E4735?
- #3E4735 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E4735?
- The RGB value is 62, 71, 53: 62 red, 71 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E4735?
- The complementary color is #3E3547, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E4735?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.16:1 and white text 9.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.