#3B5B1A Hex Color
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#3b5b1a is a dark, muted yellow-green with yellow undertones and a shaded, earthy character. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, resilience, and connection to nature, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, or gaming brands. Use it as a deep background or supporting tone with white text, which reaches about 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #3b5b1a.
Questions about #3b5b1a
What is #3b5b1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5b1a is rgb(59, 91, 26), in HSL hsl(90, 56%, 23%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 71%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #3b5b1a?
It pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, beige, and sand, while muted terracotta or burgundy can add earthy contrast without making the palette feel overly bright or harsh.
Does #3b5b1a read as warm or cool?
#3b5b1a reads as a warm-leaning yellow-green because its yellow undertones soften the green, creating an earthy, grounded impression that feels natural and substantial rather than crisp, icy, or brightly springlike in a palette.
Is #3b5b1a readable on white or black?
#3b5b1a has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.