Color #3E652F Color / Colour Code #3E652F
This page shows the hex color code for color #3e652f (#3E652F). The colour is a green tone with 36% saturation and 29% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #3E652F against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#3E652F paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 73, 103, and 133 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 103, 223, and 343 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #3E652F
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 103 and saturation at 36%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 103 to 148 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 103 with its complement at 283 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 #3E652F
Lightness variations at hue 103 and 36% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #3E652F
Design Use Cases for #3E652F
Balanced UI Color
At 36% saturation, #3E652F 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.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#3E652F at 29% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#3E652F falls in the green range (hue 103). 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 #3E652F (hue 103) to its complement at hue 283. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 133. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3e652f, #552f65);
CSS Code for #3E652F
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About Color #3E652F (#3E652F)
#3E652F is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 62 red, 101 green, and 47 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 103 degrees with 36% saturation and 29% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #3E652F is 83/255 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 39% cyan, 0% magenta, 53% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #3E652F against white is 6.76:1 and against black is 3.11:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #552F65 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #3E652F. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #59652F and #2F653B, 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 #3E652F?
- #3E652F is Color #3E652F, a green color (colour) with RGB(62, 101, 47), HSL(103, 36%, 29%), and CMYK(39%, 0%, 53%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 83/255.
- Is #3E652F accessible for text?
- Against white, #3E652F has a contrast ratio of 6.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.11:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #3E652F?
- The complementary colour is #552F65 (hue 283). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #59652F and #2F653B. The triadic palette adds #2F3E65 and #652F3E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #3E652F in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #3e652f; or rgb(62, 101, 47); or hsl(103, 36%, 29%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 103 36% 29%; 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.