#3E5441 color
The hex color #3E5441 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 32.9% green and 25.5% blue (62, 84, 65).
Its hue angle is 128°, with 15% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Highlander (#3A533D), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.24:1).
#3E5441 color codes
| HEX | #3E5441 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 84, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 32.9%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(128, 15%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(128, 26%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 23%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.45, -12.84, 8.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.45, 15.35, 146.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.111, 7.746, 6.173) | |
| Decimal | 4084801 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E5441, 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 #3E5441 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E5441 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | 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 #3E5441 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#555040Protanopia
no red cones#514e42Deuteranopia
no green cones#3b534fTritanopia
no blue cones#4f4f4fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e5441; }
.text { color: #3e5441; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e5441; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 84 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e5441, #3e544c); }
Similar colors
#3a533dHighlander#394c3bMountain View#3e594cPlantation#424f3bHōjicha#4b5d46Muddy Olive#334d41Pine Needle#49583eHeavy Green#3e5e4eEthereal Woods
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3E5441?
- #3E5441 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Highlander. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E5441?
- The RGB value is 62, 84, 65: 62 red, 84 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E5441?
- The complementary color is #543E51, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E5441?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.55:1 and white text 8.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.