#3A6941 Hex Color
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Reach for this dark green when a layout needs a grounded, forest-toned base. #3a6941 is dim and unsaturated, so it reads steady rather than lively, which suits eco branding, finance, and moody interfaces. White text passes AA on it at about 6.4:1 contrast. Pair it with warm terracotta or soft cream to keep the muted tone from turning flat.
Questions about #3a6941
What is #3a6941 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a6941 is rgb(58, 105, 65), in HSL hsl(129, 29%, 32%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 38%, 59%.
What text color works best on #3a6941?
White text reads most clearly on #3a6941, with a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so small body text stays legible on top of it.
What colors pair well with #3a6941?
Warm cream and terracotta flatter #3a6941 better than bright primaries. The muted green stays grounded next to those softer tones, which keeps layouts from reading flat.
Is #3a6941 readable on white or black?
#3a6941 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.