#3C9C40 Hex Color
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With its saturated, medium-bright green and slight yellow undertone, #3c9c40 feels energetic without becoming fluorescent. The hex code works well for sustainability brands, gardening interfaces, pharmacy accents, and calls to action. Use it as a supporting color against charcoal or warm cream, where its lively character stays clear. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3c9c40
What is #3c9c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c9c40 is rgb(60, 156, 64), in HSL hsl(122, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 59%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #3c9c40?
#3c9c40 pairs well with charcoal for strong visual contrast and warm cream for a softer balance, while muted sage or earthy brown can create a grounded palette that keeps this yellow-leaning green from feeling overly bright.
Does #3c9c40 read as a warm or cool green?
#3c9c40 reads as a slightly warm green because its yellow undertone nudges it away from blue-green hues, giving the shade an energetic, natural character that works well in sustainability, gardening, and health-focused interfaces.
Is #3c9c40 readable on white or black?
#3c9c40 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.