#3C4518 Hex Color
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#3c4518 is a dark olive with a dusty, dim character that leans warm thanks to its yellow undertones. The muted saturation keeps it grounded and a little gloomy, which suits military, outdoor, and organic branding. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 10.2:1 contrast. Use it as a dominant base rather than a small accent, and pair it with dusty peach or aged brass to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #3c4518
What is #3c4518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4518 is rgb(60, 69, 24), in HSL hsl(72, 48%, 18%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 65%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3c4518?
Dusty peach, aged brass, and soft cream all pair well with #3c4518 because their warmth matches its yellow undertones while their lighter values keep the mix from turning flat and muddy. Avoid neighboring muted greens, which blur into it.
Is #3c4518 readable on white or black?
#3c4518 has a 10.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.