#3EC961 Hex Color
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#3ec961 is a bright, saturated green with medium-light value and a slight blue undertone. Its strong chroma brings energy to calls to action, sustainability brands, finance dashboards, and organic product packaging. Use it as an accent or button color against dark neutrals. Black text remains highly legible, with about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #3ec961.
Questions about #3ec961
What is #3ec961 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3ec961 is rgb(62, 201, 97), in HSL hsl(135, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 52%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #3ec961 in a palette?
#3ec961 pairs well with charcoal or navy neutrals, which give its saturated green a grounded contrast; soft cream warms the palette, while a muted magenta accent adds lively complementary contrast without competing with its brightness.
Does #3ec961 read as a warm or cool green?
#3ec961 reads as a slightly cool, energetic green because its bright hue leans toward blue rather than yellow, while its high saturation makes it effective as an accent for layouts that need a fresh, active focal point.
Is #3ec961 readable on white or black?
#3ec961 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.