#3F5A4C color
The hex color #3F5A4C is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 35.3% green and 29.8% blue (63, 90, 76).
Its hue angle is 149°, with 18% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Plantation (#3E594C), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.56:1).
#3F5A4C color codes
| HEX | #3F5A4C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 90, 76) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 35.3%, 29.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(149, 18%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(149, 30%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 16%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.77, -13.47, 4.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.77, 14.32, 160.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.01, 8.891, 8.183) | |
| Decimal | 4151884 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F5A4C, 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 #3F5A4C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F5A4C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.78:1 | 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 #3F5A4C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#59564bProtanopia
no red cones#55534dDeuteranopia
no green cones#3a5a56Tritanopia
no blue cones#545454Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f5a4c; }
.text { color: #3f5a4c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f5a4c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 90 76 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f5a4c, #3f5a5a); }
Similar colors
#3e594cPlantation#3e5e4eEthereal Woods#3a5b52Iridescent#33534bHunter#3a5f49Herbes de Provence#3a533dHighlander#334d41Pine Needle#4b5d46Muddy Olive
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #3F5A4C?
- #3F5A4C is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Plantation. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F5A4C?
- The RGB value is 63, 90, 76: 63 red, 90 green and 76 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F5A4C?
- The complementary color is #5A3F4D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F5A4C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 and white text 7.56:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.