#3A5C35 Hex Color
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#3a5c35 is a dark, muted green with a gray undertone, like foliage on an overcast day. Its low saturation keeps things calm and grounded, which suits sustainability branding, finance, and garden themes. Best used as a supporting tone or dark UI background, it pairs well with warm ochre accents. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast here, passing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #3a5c35
What is #3a5c35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5c35 is rgb(58, 92, 53), in HSL hsl(112, 27%, 28%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 42%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #3a5c35?
Warm accents like ochre and terracotta lift its gray undertone, while cream keeps a softer, natural feel. Avoid placing it next to bright greens, which can make it read muddy.
Is #3a5c35 readable on white or black?
#3a5c35 has a 7.60:1 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.