#3A5A4A Hex Color
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The hex code #3a5a4a is a darker cousin of pine green, pulled toward gray until it reads dusty and grounded. Its low saturation makes it a natural supporting tone: dark mode panels, moody backgrounds, eco branding. White text reaches about 7.7:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy. Pair it with terracotta or dusty gold so it never goes flat.
Questions about #3a5a4a
What is #3a5a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5a4a is rgb(58, 90, 74), in HSL hsl(150, 22%, 29%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 18%, 65%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a5a4a?
Warm, earthy hues flatter #3a5a4a best. Try terracotta, dusty gold, or soft cream accents to offset its gray undertone. Skip adjacent muted greens, as they can turn muddy together.
Does #3a5a4a read warm or cool?
It leans slightly warm for a green, thanks to a faint yellow undertone. At this darkness it mostly reads neutral and earthy rather than clearly warm or cool.
Is #3a5a4a readable on white or black?
#3a5a4a has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.