#3D986E Hex Color
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With medium lightness and muted saturation, #3d986e is a balanced green with subtle blue-gray undertones. It brings a steady, natural feel to sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use the hex code #3d986e as a supporting color beside warm cream or dark navy. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3d986e
What is #3d986e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d986e is rgb(61, 152, 110), in HSL hsl(152, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 28%, 40%.
Is #3d986e a warm or cool green?
#3d986e reads as a cool-leaning green because its muted hue carries subtle blue-gray undertones rather than yellow. That makes it feel steady and natural, especially beside warm cream, sand, or terracotta accents.
What colors pair well with #3d986e?
#3d986e pairs well with warm cream and dark navy, which balance its cool, muted green character without competing for attention. Use cream for softer layouts, navy for stronger contrast, and terracotta for a warmer accent.
Is #3d986e readable on white or black?
#3d986e has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.