Color #376B4D Color / Colour Code #376B4D
This page shows the hex color code for color #376b4d (#376B4D). The colour is a green tone with 32% saturation and 32% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #376B4D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#376B4D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 115, 145, and 175 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 145, 265, and 25 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #376B4D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 145 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 145 to 190 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 145 with its complement at 325 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #376B4D
Lightness variations at hue 145 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #376B4D
Design Use Cases for #376B4D
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #376B4D strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 32% lightness, #376B4D is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#376B4D falls in the green range (hue 145). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #376B4D (hue 145) to its complement at hue 325. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 175. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #376b4d, #6c3756);
CSS Code for #376B4D
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Colors visually similar to #376B4D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #376B4D (#376B4D)
#376B4D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 55 red, 107 green, and 77 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 145 degrees with 32% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #376B4D is 88/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 49% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #376B4D against white is 6.23:1 and against black is 3.37:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 22% lightness.
The complementary colour #6C3756 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #376B4D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3C6C37 and #376C67, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #376B4D?
- #376B4D is Color #376B4D, a green color (colour) with RGB(55, 107, 77), HSL(145, 32%, 32%), and CMYK(49%, 0%, 28%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 88/255.
- Is #376B4D accessible for text?
- Against white, #376B4D has a contrast ratio of 6.23:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.37:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #376B4D?
- The complementary colour is #6C3756 (hue 325). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3C6C37 and #376C67. The triadic palette adds #4D376C and #6C4D37 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #376B4D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #376b4d; or rgb(55, 107, 77); or hsl(145, 32%, 32%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 145 32% 32%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.