#3F5E4C Hex Color
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Dark green like this shows up in eco branding, gardening sites, and moody interfaces that need a serious base. #3f5e4c is a muted forest green with gray undertones, understated rather than fresh. It works best as a supporting tone or dark background, flattered by cream, sand, or terracotta. White text on it reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #3f5e4c
What is #3f5e4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f5e4c is rgb(63, 94, 76), in HSL hsl(145, 20%, 31%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 19%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #3f5e4c?
Warm neutrals like cream and sand flatter #3f5e4c, and terracotta adds a tasteful contrast that plays off its gray undertones. Keep bright greens away, as they make it read muddy.
Is #3f5e4c readable on white or black?
#3f5e4c has a 7.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.