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#36816D color code is #36816D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #36816d.

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#36816D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #36816D is 0.1759. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.65:1 against white and 4.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#36816D on white4.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
#36816D on black4.52:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #36816D4.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #36816D4.52:1AA

#36816D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #36816D?+
The hex code for #36816D is #36816D. In RGB it's rgb(54, 129, 109), and in HSL it's hsl(164, 41%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #36816D?+
#36816D in RGB is (54, 129, 109). Written in CSS: rgb(54, 129, 109).
What is the CMYK value of #36816D?+
#36816D converts to CMYK(58%, 0%, 16%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #36816D.
Is #36816d a warm or cool color?+
#36816D (#36816D) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 164° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #36816d belong to?+
#36816D belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 164°, 41%, 36% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #36816d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#36816D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.65:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #36816d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #36816D (#36816D) is 7473 C Forest Jade, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #36816D in design

Practical guidance for using #36816d (#36816D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#36816D is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.7:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #36816D (#36816D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal 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

#36816D 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

#36816D 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.