#3B7D42 Hex Color
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The hex code #3b7d42 sits between forest and fern: a muted, mid-dark green with an earthy, steady character. Its low saturation suits sustainability, pharmacy, and finance branding where brighter greens shout. It works best as a dominant base with cream or terracotta accents. White text passes AA on it at roughly 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #3b7d42
What is #3b7d42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b7d42 is rgb(59, 125, 66), in HSL hsl(126, 36%, 36%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 47%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #3b7d42?
Cream, warm sand, and terracotta bring out its earthy side, while a deep charcoal makes it read darker and richer. Skip neon accents, they clash with its muted tone.
Is #3b7d42 readable on white or black?
#3b7d42 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.