#3B6B20 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, forest-inspired shade feels grounded and serious. As a dark, muted olive, #3b6b20 works best as a supporting tone in nature-themed branding or outdoor product design. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to prevent it from feeling too heavy. Because it offers a solid 6.3:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code #3b6b20 also serves as a reliable background for readable UI elements.
Questions about #3b6b20
What is #3b6b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b6b20 is rgb(59, 107, 32), in HSL hsl(98, 54%, 27%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 70%, 58%.
What color combinations work best with #3b6b20?
Because of its muted olive undertone, #3b6b20 pairs effectively with neutral, warm tones like cream or warm gray to prevent the design from appearing too heavy. You can also use it alongside soft terracotta for a balanced, earthy palette that feels grounded.
Is #3b6b20 readable on white or black?
#3b6b20 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.