#3F9687 color
The hex color #3F9687 is a desaturated spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 58.8% green and 52.9% blue (63, 150, 135).
Its hue angle is 170°, with 41% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 58% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Highlands (#449084), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.92:1).
#3F9687 color codes
| HEX | #3F9687 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 150, 135) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 58.8%, 52.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(170, 41%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(170, 58%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(58%, 0%, 10%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.7, -29.85, 0.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.7, 29.85, 179.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.327, 24.617, 26.755) | |
| Decimal | 4167303 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F9687, 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 #3F9687 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3F9687 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
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 #3F9687 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#908e86Protanopia
no red cones#838488Deuteranopia
no green cones#009891Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f9687; }
.text { color: #3f9687; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f9687; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 150 135 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f9687, #3f7a96); }
Similar colors
#449084Highlands#3c9992Sea#4b9b93Lagoon#57958bMartian Cerulean#00988eGreen Dynasty#46a795Jewel Weed#008a7dGo Go Green#039578Pool Table
Closest common color name: Dark Cyan.
Questions
- What color is #3F9687?
- #3F9687 is a desaturated spring green, closest to the named color Highlands. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F9687?
- The RGB value is 63, 150, 135: 63 red, 150 green and 135 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F9687?
- The complementary color is #963F4E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F9687?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.92:1 and white text 3.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.