#3C5745 Hex Color
Where Green Turns Moody
Reach for #3c5745 when a design needs a dark, muted green that stays calm and serious. Its dusty, gray-leaning character (see what colors make gray) feels more shady forest than fresh foliage. White text on top hits about 8.0:1 contrast, past AA for small type. Pair it with terracotta to keep the hex code from going flat.
Questions about #3c5745
What is #3c5745 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5745 is rgb(60, 87, 69), in HSL hsl(140, 18%, 29%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 21%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #3c5745?
Warm accents like terracotta and dusty rose lift #3c5745 out of its gloom. Cream and muted gold also work, keeping the palette natural and grounded.
Is #3c5745 readable on white or black?
#3c5745 has a 7.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.