#3E4538 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3e4538 is a gray-leaning lime with dusty olive undertones and a matte, almost charcoal appearance. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, grounded mood while retaining a trace of natural growth. Use the hex code #3e4538 as a supporting tone in moody backgrounds, gaming interfaces, sports branding, or alongside terracotta accents. White text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e4538
What is #3e4538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e4538 is rgb(62, 69, 56), in HSL hsl(92, 10%, 25%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 19%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3e4538?
Warm, weathered accents pair well with #3e4538, especially terracotta, muted ochre, and cream, because they add contrast without overpowering its dark, gray-olive base. Use terracotta for buttons or small highlights and cream for larger text areas.
Is #3e4538 readable on white or black?
#3e4538 has a 9.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.