#3F4D4B color
The hex color #3F4D4B is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 30.2% green and 29.4% blue (63, 77, 75).
Its hue angle is 171°, with 10% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 70% black.
The closest named color is Urban Chic (#424C4A), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.84:1).
#3F4D4B color codes
| HEX | #3F4D4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 77, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 30.2%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(171, 10%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(171, 18%, 30%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 3%, 70%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.51, -6.01, -0.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.51, 6.05, 186.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.973, 6.872, 7.667) | |
| Decimal | 4148555 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F4D4B, 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 #3F4D4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F4D4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.84:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.37:1 | 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 #3F4D4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4b4b4bProtanopia
no red cones#49494bDeuteranopia
no green cones#3b4e4cTritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f4d4b; }
.text { color: #3f4d4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f4d4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 77 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f4d4b, #3f484d); }
Similar colors
#424c4aUrban Chic#3c4f4eNight Watch#455454All Nighter#444b4aMoonless Sky#495252Dark as Night#414a4cDark Space#445155Descent Into the Catacombs#3c463eDeep Forest
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #3F4D4B?
- #3F4D4B is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Urban Chic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F4D4B?
- The RGB value is 63, 77, 75: 63 red, 77 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F4D4B?
- The complementary color is #4D3F41, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F4D4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 and white text 8.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.