Color #3B460D Color / Colour Code #3B460D
This page shows the hex color code for color #3b460d (#3B460D). The colour is a yellow tone with 69% saturation and 16% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #3B460D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#3B460D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 42, 72, and 102 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 72, 192, and 312 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #3B460D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 72 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 72 to 117 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 72 with its complement at 252 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 #3B460D
Lightness variations at hue 72 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #3B460D
Design Use Cases for #3B460D
Vibrant Brand Color
#3B460D has a strong 69% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#3B460D at 16% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its yellow character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Attention & Optimism
#3B460D is in the yellow spectrum (hue 72). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #3B460D (hue 72) to its complement at hue 252. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 102. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b460d, #180d45);
CSS Code for #3B460D
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About Color #3B460D (#3B460D)
#3B460D is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 59 red, 70 green, and 13 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 72 degrees with 69% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #3B460D is 60/255 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 16% cyan, 0% magenta, 81% yellow, and 73% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #3B460D against white is 10.16:1 and against black is 2.07:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #180D45 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #3B460D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #45340D and #1E450D, 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 #3B460D?
- #3B460D is Color #3B460D, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(59, 70, 13), HSL(72, 69%, 16%), and CMYK(16%, 0%, 81%, 73%). Its perceived brightness is 60/255.
- Is #3B460D accessible for text?
- Against white, #3B460D has a contrast ratio of 10.16:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.07:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #3B460D?
- The complementary colour is #180D45 (hue 252). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #45340D and #1E450D. The triadic palette adds #0D3A45 and #450D3A for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #3B460D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #3b460d; or rgb(59, 70, 13); or hsl(72, 69%, 16%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 72 69% 16%; 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.