#3E5D45 color
The hex color #3E5D45 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 36.5% green and 27.1% blue (62, 93, 69).
Its hue angle is 134°, with 20% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Herbes de Provence (#3A5F49), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.35:1).
#3E5D45 color codes
| HEX | #3E5D45 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 93, 69) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 36.5%, 27.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(134, 20%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(134, 33%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 26%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(36.52, -17.06, 10.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(36.52, 19.89, 149.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.975, 9.282, 7.053) | |
| Decimal | 4087109 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E5D45, 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 #3E5D45 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E5D45 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.86:1 | 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 #3E5D45 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5d5844Protanopia
no red cones#585546Deuteranopia
no green cones#395c56Tritanopia
no blue cones#565656Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e5d45; }
.text { color: #3e5d45; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e5d45; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 93 69 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e5d45, #3e5d54); }
Similar colors
#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3b593aFicus#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a533dHighlander#355e3bHunter Green#4b5d46Muddy Olive#3e594cPlantation#415b36Turf
Questions
- What color is #3E5D45?
- #3E5D45 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Herbes de Provence. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E5D45?
- The RGB value is 62, 93, 69: 62 red, 93 green and 69 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E5D45?
- The complementary color is #5D3E56, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E5D45?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 and white text 7.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.