#3B9431 Hex Color
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Closer to a tennis ball than a forest, #3b9431 is a saturated mid green with real punch. That brightness makes it a strong accent for buttons, eco branding, and call-to-action work, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Black text passes on it at about 5.5:1, so it holds up behind small type.
Questions about #3b9431
What is #3b9431 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b9431 is rgb(59, 148, 49), in HSL hsl(114, 50%, 39%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 67%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #3b9431?
Deep plum, warm cream, and charcoal all balance this green's intensity. Because #3b9431 is highly saturated, it works best as an accent against quieter, darker neighbors.
Is #3b9431 readable on white or black?
#3b9431 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.