#3F8E59 Hex Color
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#3f8e59 is a muted, desaturated green that feels stable and organic. Because of its medium density, use it as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs well with warm charcoals or deep creams. Black text remains sharp against this hex code, maintaining a solid 5.2:1 contrast ratio that satisfies accessibility standards for body copy.
Questions about #3f8e59
What is #3f8e59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f8e59 is rgb(63, 142, 89), in HSL hsl(140, 39%, 40%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 37%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #3f8e59 for web design?
#3f8e59 works effectively when paired with warm charcoal for text or deep, earthy creams for background panels. Because this green is desaturated, it avoids overwhelming the viewer, making it an ideal choice for secondary buttons or soft highlight elements.
Is #3f8e59 readable on white or black?
#3f8e59 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.