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#336B48 color code is #336B48. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #336b48.

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#336B48 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #336B48 is 0.1169. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.29:1 against white and 3.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#336B48 on white6.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
#336B48 on black3.34:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #336B486.29:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #336B483.34:1AA Large

#336B48 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #336B48?+
The hex code for #336B48 is #336B48. In RGB it's rgb(51, 107, 72), and in HSL it's hsl(143, 35%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #336B48?+
#336B48 in RGB is (51, 107, 72). Written in CSS: rgb(51, 107, 72).
What is the CMYK value of #336B48?+
#336B48 converts to CMYK(52%, 0%, 33%, 58%) for print. Hex equivalent is #336B48.
Is #336b48 a warm or cool color?+
#336B48 (#336B48) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 143° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #336b48 belong to?+
#336B48 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 143°, 35%, 31% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #336b48 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#336B48 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.29:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #336b48?+
The nearest Pantone match for #336B48 (#336B48) is 4675 C Pine Needle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #336B48 in design

Practical guidance for using #336b48 (#336B48) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #336B48 (#336B48) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #336b48 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #336B48 (#336B48) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#336B48 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#336B48 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.