#3E7077 color
The hex color #3E7077 is a dark, desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 43.9% green and 46.7% blue (62, 112, 119).
Its hue angle is 187°, with 31% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 48% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Ocean Slumber (#41767B), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.54:1).
#3E7077 color codes
| HEX | #3E7077 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 112, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 43.9%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(187, 31%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(187, 48%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(48%, 6%, 0%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.15, -14.81, -9.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.15, 17.4, 211.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.109, 13.943, 19.555) | |
| Decimal | 4092023 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E7077, 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 #3E7077 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3E7077 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.54:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.79:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
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 #3E7077 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#696c77Protanopia
no red cones#5f6577Deuteranopia
no green cones#217472Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e7077; }
.text { color: #3e7077; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e7077; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 112 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e7077, #3e5477); }
Similar colors
#41767bOcean Slumber#407577Ming#4e7376Rogue Waters#4b7079Winter Storm#49747fHydro#306a78Ocean’s Embrace#3a797eDiver’s Eden#3e7a85Mysterious Blue
Closest common color name: Teal.
Questions
- What color is #3E7077?
- #3E7077 is a dark, desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Ocean Slumber. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E7077?
- The RGB value is 62, 112, 119: 62 red, 112 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E7077?
- The complementary color is #77453E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E7077?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 and white text 5.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.