#3E8841 color
The hex color #3E8841 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 53.3% green and 25.5% blue (62, 136, 65).
Its hue angle is 122°, with 37% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 54% cyan, 0% magenta, 52% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Underclover (#428C49), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.8:1).
#3E8841 color codes
| HEX | #3E8841 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 136, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 53.3%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(122, 37%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(122, 54%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(54%, 0%, 52%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.7, -38.47, 31.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.7, 49.45, 141.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.744, 19.013, 8.051) | |
| Decimal | 4098113 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E8841, 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 #3E8841 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3E8841 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.8:1 | Pass | 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 #3E8841 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8a7d3bProtanopia
no red cones#807646Deuteranopia
no green cones#328578Tritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e8841; }
.text { color: #3e8841; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e8841; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 136 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e8841, #3e8866); }
Similar colors
#428c49Underclover#468d45Lush Grass#3d8b37Resplendent Growth#4e8747Beanpole#448833Overgrown Mausoleum#38914aWild Forest#558844The Legend of Green#548d44Fern
Closest common color name: Forest Green.
Questions
- What color is #3E8841?
- #3E8841 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Underclover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E8841?
- The RGB value is 62, 136, 65: 62 red, 136 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E8841?
- The complementary color is #883E85, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E8841?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.8:1 and white text 4.37:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.