#3E6935 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3e6935 is a shadowed green with earthy yellow undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded character suits sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance branding without feeling bright or playful. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or copper accents. White text reaches about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #3e6935.
Questions about #3e6935
What is #3e6935 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e6935 is rgb(62, 105, 53), in HSL hsl(110, 33%, 31%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 50%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #3e6935?
Warm ivory, copper, and muted terracotta pair well with #3e6935, adding brightness and warmth without fighting its earthy yellow undertones while preserving its grounded, serious mood in layouts and brand systems.
Is #3e6935 a warm or cool green?
It reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its low saturation is balanced by earthy yellow undertones. That warmth keeps #3e6935 from feeling icy, while its darkness and restraint give it a serious, grounded character suited to natural or professional designs.
Is #3e6935 readable on white or black?
#3e6935 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.