#3F5433 color
The hex color #3F5433 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 32.9% green and 20% blue (63, 84, 51).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 24% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Zen Garden Olive (#445533), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.31:1).
#3F5433 color codes
| HEX | #3F5433 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 84, 51) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 32.9%, 20%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 24%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 39%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 39%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.21, -15.08, 16.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.21, 22.54, 132) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.818, 7.636, 4.299) | |
| Decimal | 4150323 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F5433, 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 #3F5433 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F5433 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.53:1 | 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 #3F5433 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#564f31Protanopia
no red cones#534d35Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f524cTritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f5433; }
.text { color: #3f5433; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f5433; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 84 51 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f5433, #335438); }
Similar colors
#445533Zen Garden Olive#415b36Turf#3b593aFicus#49583eHeavy Green#3a533dHighlander#36482fPalm Leaf#4b5338Broccoli Green#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3F5433?
- #3F5433 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Zen Garden Olive. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F5433?
- The RGB value is 63, 84, 51: 63 red, 84 green and 51 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F5433?
- The complementary color is #483354, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F5433?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 and white text 8.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.