#3F483D color
The hex color #3F483D is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 28.2% green and 23.9% blue (63, 72, 61).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 8% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 72% black.
The closest named color is Deep Forest (#3C463E), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.52:1).
#3F483D color codes
| HEX | #3F483D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 72, 61) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 28.2%, 23.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 8%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 15%, 28%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 15%, 72%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(29.48, -6.12, 5.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(29.48, 8.15, 138.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.209, 6.028, 5.303) | |
| Decimal | 4147261 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F483D, 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 #3F483D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F483D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.52:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.21:1 | 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 #3F483D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#49463cProtanopia
no red cones#47453dDeuteranopia
no green cones#3f4745Tritanopia
no blue cones#454545Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f483d; }
.text { color: #3f483d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f483d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 72 61 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f483d, #3d4841); }
Similar colors
#3c463eDeep Forest#444b43Ancient Pine#46473eHeavy Metal#424f3bHōjicha#394c3bMountain View#424c4aUrban Chic#4d503cKelp#484a46Armadillo
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #3F483D?
- #3F483D is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Deep Forest. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F483D?
- The RGB value is 63, 72, 61: 63 red, 72 green and 61 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F483D?
- The complementary color is #463D48, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F483D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 and white text 9.52:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.