#396E3D Hex Color
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Dark, muted green with earthy gray undertones, #396e3d brings a serious, grounded mood to visual work. Its shaded appearance suits sustainable brands, pharmacy packaging, gardening sites, and finance interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or soft copper accents, while white body text stays readable at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #396e3d.
Questions about #396e3d
What is #396e3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #396e3d is rgb(57, 110, 61), in HSL hsl(125, 32%, 33%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 45%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #396e3d?
Warm cream, soft copper, and restrained terracotta accents pair well with #396e3d, adding light and warmth without fighting its earthy gray undertones, while pale neutrals can keep layouts open and readable.
What mood does #396e3d create in a palette?
#396e3d creates a serious, grounded mood with a quiet natural character; its dark value and muted saturation feel dependable rather than bright or playful, making it a strong choice for sustainable, gardening, pharmacy, and finance-focused visual systems.
Is #396e3d readable on white or black?
#396e3d has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.