#3F563A color
The hex color #3F563A is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 33.7% green and 22.7% blue (63, 86, 58).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 19% saturation and 28% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 33% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Ficus (#3B593A), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.07:1).
#3F563A color codes
| HEX | #3F563A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 86, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 33.7%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 19%, 28%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 33%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 33%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.02, -14.97, 13.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.02, 20.19, 137.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.141, 8.018, 5.226) | |
| Decimal | 4150842 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F563A, 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 #3F563A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F563A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.6:1 | 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 #3F563A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#585138Protanopia
no red cones#544f3bDeuteranopia
no green cones#3e544fTritanopia
no blue cones#505050Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f563a; }
.text { color: #3f563a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f563a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 86 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f563a, #3a5643); }
Similar colors
#3b593aFicus#3a533dHighlander#445533Zen Garden Olive#49583eHeavy Green#415b36Turf#4b5d46Muddy Olive#424f3bHōjicha#36482fPalm Leaf
Closest common color name: Hunter Green.
Questions
- What color is #3F563A?
- #3F563A is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Ficus. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F563A?
- The RGB value is 63, 86, 58: 63 red, 86 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F563A?
- The complementary color is #513A56, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F563A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.6:1 and white text 8.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.