#3B874C Hex Color
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With moderate saturation and medium-dark lightness, #3b874c feels grounded rather than vivid. Its muted green character supports sustainability, organic branding, gardening, and finance without becoming harsh. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or muted terracotta. Black text provides about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #3b874c.
Questions about #3b874c
What is #3b874c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b874c is rgb(59, 135, 76), in HSL hsl(133, 39%, 38%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 44%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #3b874c?
Warm cream and muted terracotta pair well with #3b874c, balancing its grounded green without making the palette feel overly bright; charcoal adds a deeper, practical anchor for text and structure.
Does #3b874c read as warm or cool?
#3b874c reads as a slightly cool, blue-leaning green rather than a yellow olive, but its moderate saturation and medium-dark value give it a calm, grounded presence in most palettes and layouts.
Is #3b874c readable on white or black?
#3b874c has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.