#3E5A3A color
The hex color #3E5A3A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 35.3% green and 22.7% blue (62, 90, 58).
Its hue angle is 113°, with 22% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 36% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Ficus (#3B593A), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.7:1).
#3E5A3A color codes
| HEX | #3E5A3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 90, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 35.3%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(113, 22%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(113, 36%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 36%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.29, -17.57, 15.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.29, 23.27, 139.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.406, 8.642, 5.333) | |
| Decimal | 4086330 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E5A3A, 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 #3E5A3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E5A3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | 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 #3E5A3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5c5538Protanopia
no red cones#57523cDeuteranopia
no green cones#3c5852Tritanopia
no blue cones#535353Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e5a3a; }
.text { color: #3e5a3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e5a3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 90 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e5a3a, #3a5a46); }
Similar colors
#3b593aFicus#415b36Turf#355e3bHunter Green#445533Zen Garden Olive#3a533dHighlander#49583eHeavy Green#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3a5f49Herbes de Provence
Questions
- What color is #3E5A3A?
- #3E5A3A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Ficus. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E5A3A?
- The RGB value is 62, 90, 58: 62 red, 90 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E5A3A?
- The complementary color is #563A5A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E5A3A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 and white text 7.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.