#3A5B46 Hex Color
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The hex code #3a5b46 is a dark, muted green with low saturation and a matte, gray-softened appearance. Its restrained depth feels serious and grounded without becoming bright or lively. Use it as a supporting tone in eco, finance, pharmacy, or gardening designs. It also suits moody backgrounds with white text, reaching about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #3a5b46
What is #3a5b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5b46 is rgb(58, 91, 70), in HSL hsl(142, 22%, 29%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 23%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #3a5b46?
#3a5b46 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted terracotta, and pale wood tones, creating enough warmth to lift its low-light value while preserving its subdued character across a restrained brand palette. Reserve warmer accents for buttons, illustrations, or small details.
Does #3a5b46 read as warm or cool?
#3a5b46 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green, with gray undertones and a modest blue bias that keep its dark surface from feeling overly earthy in most neutral palettes and interface settings.
Is #3a5b46 readable on white or black?
#3a5b46 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.