Color #3D755D Color / Colour Code #3D755D
This page shows the hex color code for color #3d755d (#3D755D). The colour is a cyan tone with 31% saturation and 35% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #3D755D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#3D755D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 124, 154, and 184 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 154, 274, and 34 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #3D755D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 154 and saturation at 31%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 154 to 199 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 154 with its complement at 334 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 #3D755D
Lightness variations at hue 154 and 31% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #3D755D
Design Use Cases for #3D755D
Balanced UI Color
At 31% saturation, #3D755D 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 35% lightness, #3D755D 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.
Clarity & Technology
#3D755D is in the cyan spectrum (hue 154). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #3D755D (hue 154) to its complement at hue 334. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 184. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d755d, #753e56);
CSS Code for #3D755D
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About Color #3D755D (#3D755D)
#3D755D is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 61 red, 117 green, and 93 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 154 degrees with 31% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #3D755D is 98/255 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 48% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 54% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #3D755D against white is 5.38:1 and against black is 3.90:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 25% lightness.
The complementary colour #753E56 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #3D755D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3E7541 and #3E7175, 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 #3D755D?
- #3D755D is Color #3D755D, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(61, 117, 93), HSL(154, 31%, 35%), and CMYK(48%, 0%, 21%, 54%). Its perceived brightness is 98/255.
- Is #3D755D accessible for text?
- Against white, #3D755D has a contrast ratio of 5.38:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.90:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #3D755D?
- The complementary colour is #753E56 (hue 334). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3E7541 and #3E7175. The triadic palette adds #5D3E75 and #755D3E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #3D755D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #3d755d; or rgb(61, 117, 93); or hsl(154, 31%, 35%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 154 31% 35%; 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.