#3FAF73 Hex Color

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This mid-tone green serves as a reliable accent for sustainable brand palettes. The hex code #3faf73 pairs effectively with dark charcoals or deep slates to create a grounded, organic aesthetic. Because it maintains strong contrast, you can safely use black type directly over this shade for buttons or UI headers. It functions best as a supporting accent rather than an overwhelming background choice.

Questions about #3faf73

What is #3faf73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3faf73 is rgb(63, 175, 115), in HSL hsl(148, 47%, 47%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 34%, 31%.
Does #3faf73 work well for text in user interfaces?
Yes, this specific green maintains high contrast, making it a safe choice for text or button elements against light backgrounds. Because it is a saturated mid-tone, you can confidently use standard black or very dark charcoal typography over it for improved readability.
What colors pair best with #3faf73 for branding?
This color creates a grounded aesthetic when paired with deep charcoal or dark slate tones. It also functions effectively as a supporting accent in organic color schemes, allowing more neutral base colors to ground the vibrancy of the green itself.
Is #3faf73 readable on white or black?
#3faf73 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.