#3E493E Hex Color
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#3e493e is a dark, muted green with gray and slightly cool undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a matte, grounded feel suited to moody backgrounds, eco branding, finance, and supporting elements. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or muted copper accents. White text reaches about 9.4:1 contrast, making the hex code #3e493e suitable for small body text.
Questions about #3e493e
What is #3e493e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e493e is rgb(62, 73, 62), in HSL hsl(120, 8%, 26%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 15%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #3e493e?
Warm cream and muted copper pair well with #3e493e, adding brightness and warmth without overpowering its cool, gray-green base. Use cream for text or large surfaces, and copper for small accents, borders, or calls to action.
Is #3e493e a warm or cool color?
#3e493e reads as a cool, muted green because its gray undertone keeps the hue restrained and slightly blue-leaning rather than yellow. That balance gives it a quiet, grounded appearance, especially beside warm cream, tan, or copper accents.
Where does #3e493e work best in design?
Use #3e493e for moody interface backgrounds, eco-focused branding, finance layouts, and secondary UI elements where a matte, grounded green is useful. Pair it with warm cream for hierarchy and muted copper for restrained emphasis.
Is #3e493e readable on white or black?
#3e493e has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.