#3C4B39 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty green feels serious and grounded. Because of its heavy, muted nature, the hex code #3c4b39 works best as a moody background or a base for organic branding. It provides excellent contrast for white text, offering a 9.3:1 ratio for easy reading. Pair it with soft, warm creams to avoid a stark, clinical look in your interfaces.
Questions about #3c4b39
What is #3c4b39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4b39 is rgb(60, 75, 57), in HSL hsl(110, 14%, 26%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 24%, 71%.
What color combinations work best with #3c4b39?
Pair #3c4b39 with warm creams or soft, off-white tones to prevent a clinical appearance while maintaining high readability. These lighter accents create a balanced contrast that lets the grounded green feel sophisticated rather than heavy or oppressive in your interface layouts.
Is #3c4b39 readable on white or black?
#3c4b39 has a 9.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.