#3F5F0B Hex Color
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#3f5f0b is a dark lime with an earthy, olive cast. The hex code sits low in both lightness and saturation, so it reads shaded and grounded rather than bright. That makes it a strong dominant base for moody designs, outdoor brands, and nature themes, with white text on top passing WCAG AA at about 7.4:1. Pair it with cream or burnt orange so it never turns muddy.
Questions about #3f5f0b
What is #3f5f0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f5f0b is rgb(63, 95, 11), in HSL hsl(83, 79%, 21%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 88%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #3f5f0b?
Warm creams, burnt orange, and mustard yellow flatter its earthy undertone, while charcoal keeps a palette moody and grounded. Avoid bright greens nearby, since they make it look duller than it is.
Is #3f5f0b readable on white or black?
#3f5f0b has a 7.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.