#3C8737 Hex Color
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#3c8737 is a moderately muted, medium-dark green with a slight yellow undertone. Its restrained saturation gives it a grounded, dependable feel suited to sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting or dominant color with warm off-white and charcoal. The hex code #3c8737 provides about 4.7:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #3c8737
What is #3c8737 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c8737 is rgb(60, 135, 55), in HSL hsl(116, 42%, 37%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 59%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #3c8737 in a design palette?
#3c8737 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, muted terracotta, and soft beige because these colors balance its restrained saturation without competing with its green base in a brand or interface palette. Use #3c8737 as a dominant or supporting tone, keeping terracotta for small calls to action or botanical accents.
Does #3c8737 read as warm or cool?
#3c8737 reads as a slightly warm green because its hue leans toward yellow rather than blue, while its moderate saturation keeps that warmth controlled across most screen and print palettes. Its medium-dark lightness supports stable, practical layouts more than pale, airy backgrounds.
Is #3c8737 readable on white or black?
#3c8737 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.