#3A5542 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3a5542 is a gray-green with a matte, shadowed character. The hex code #3a5542 brings seriousness and stability to finance, pharmacy, gardening, and eco-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or muted copper accents. White text offers about 8.2:1 contrast, supporting readable body text and dark-mode interfaces.
Questions about #3a5542
What is #3a5542 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5542 is rgb(58, 85, 66), in HSL hsl(138, 19%, 28%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 22%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #3a5542?
Warm ivory, muted copper, and soft terracotta pair well with #3a5542 because their warmth offsets its cool, gray-green base without overpowering its matte character, creating balanced contrast for grounded layouts and interfaces.
Does #3a5542 read as warm or cool?
#3a5542 reads as a cool, subdued gray-green because its green hue is softened by a strong gray component, giving the shade a serious, stable feel rather than the fresh brightness associated with lighter sage.
Is #3a5542 readable on white or black?
#3a5542 has a 8.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.