#3B7217 Hex Color
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This desaturated, mossy green carries a somber weight, leaning away from bright lime toward a more grounded, earthy tone. The hex code #3b7217 functions best as a supporting texture or a background for high-contrast UI elements, as it offers enough accessibility for white text. Its moody, serious character works well in gaming interfaces, provided you pair it with warm creams to prevent it from feeling too muddy.
Questions about #3b7217
What is #3b7217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b7217 is rgb(59, 114, 23), in HSL hsl(96, 66%, 27%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 80%, 55%.
What design styles suit #3b7217?
Use #3b7217 for interface designs that require a serious, utilitarian feel rather than a bright, artificial aesthetic. It pairs effectively with off-white or light cream text for readability, making it a reliable choice for professional gaming dashboards or industrial brand assets that demand a grounded visual presence.
Does #3b7217 read as a warm or cool green?
This hue sits on the cooler side of the green spectrum, leaning toward a desaturated, shadowed moss. Because of this, avoid pairing it with sharp, sterile cool grays, which can make the color feel muddy or flat instead of deliberate and intentional in your final interface layout.
Is #3b7217 readable on white or black?
#3b7217 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.