#3A4535 Hex Color
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#3a4535 is a dim, dusty olive with significant grey undertones. Its matte, muted character makes it an ideal anchor for organic branding or serious, military-inspired interfaces. Because it is quite dark, use it as a base or supporting tone rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with burnt orange or warm cream, which lift its heavy, earthy mood. The hex code for this shade is #3a4535.
Questions about #3a4535
What is #3a4535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4535 is rgb(58, 69, 53), in HSL hsl(101, 13%, 24%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 23%, 73%.
What colors pair best with #3a4535?
This muted shade relies on contrast to avoid looking muddy, so pair #3a4535 with warm, creamy neutrals like ivory or rich accents like burnt orange. These lighter, warmer tones lift its heavy mood and provide essential visual balance for design systems.
Is #3a4535 appropriate for text on light backgrounds?
While #3a4535 is dark enough to be legible against a true white background, it lacks the high-contrast impact of pure black. Reserve this color for headings or interface elements rather than body copy to maintain comfortable readability and accessibility standards.
Is #3a4535 readable on white or black?
#3a4535 has a 10.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.