#3E4A35 color
The hex color #3E4A35 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 29% green and 20.8% blue (62, 74, 53).
Its hue angle is 94°, with 17% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 71% black.
The closest named color is Hōjicha (#424F3B), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.39:1).
#3E4A35 color codes
| HEX | #3E4A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 74, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 29%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(94, 17%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(94, 28%, 29%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 0%, 28%, 71%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.86, -9.35, 11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.86, 14.44, 130.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.078, 6.179, 4.293) | |
| Decimal | 4082229 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E4A35, 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 #3E4A35 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E4A35 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | 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 #3E4A35 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4734Protanopia
no red cones#4a4636Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e4844Tritanopia
no blue cones#464646Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e4a35; }
.text { color: #3e4a35; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e4a35; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 74 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e4a35, #354a36); }
Similar colors
#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf#394c3bMountain View#4b5338Broccoli Green#49583eHeavy Green#4d503cKelp#3a533dHighlander#445533Zen Garden Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #3E4A35?
- #3E4A35 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hōjicha. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E4A35?
- The RGB value is 62, 74, 53: 62 red, 74 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E4A35?
- The complementary color is #41354A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E4A35?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 and white text 9.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.