#3A3901 Hex Color
Muted Olive Yellow With Serious Depth
Dark, dusty, and warm, #3a3901 is a muted olive-yellow that sits between yellow and earth. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for moody layouts, and white text passes easily on it at about 11.9:1 contrast. Pair it with cream or terracotta accents to keep it from reading flat. The hex code #3a3901 works best as a dominant tone, with brighter shades carrying the detail.
Questions about #3a3901
What is #3a3901 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a3901 is rgb(58, 57, 1), in HSL hsl(59, 97%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 98%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a3901?
Cream, terracotta, and soft mustard all sit comfortably beside #3a3901, while a bright citrus yellow adds contrast without clashing. Keep the brighter shades in small doses so the olive base stays dominant.
Is #3a3901 readable on white or black?
#3a3901 has a 11.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.76:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.