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#3A8D4A color code is #3A8D4A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3a8d4a.

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#3A8D4A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3A8D4A is 0.2044. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.13:1 against white and 5.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3A8D4A on white4.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#3A8D4A on black5.09:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #3A8D4A4.13:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #3A8D4A5.09:1AA

#3A8D4A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3A8D4A?+
The hex code for #3A8D4A is #3A8D4A. In RGB it's rgb(58, 141, 74), and in HSL it's hsl(132, 42%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #3A8D4A?+
#3A8D4A in RGB is (58, 141, 74). Written in CSS: rgb(58, 141, 74).
What is the CMYK value of #3A8D4A?+
#3A8D4A converts to CMYK(59%, 0%, 48%, 45%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3A8D4A.
Is #3a8d4a a warm or cool color?+
#3A8D4A (#3A8D4A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 132° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3a8d4a belong to?+
#3A8D4A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 132°, 42%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #3a8d4a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3A8D4A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.13:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3a8d4a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3A8D4A (#3A8D4A) is 4682 C Palm, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3A8D4A in design

Practical guidance for using #3a8d4a (#3A8D4A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#3A8D4A (#3A8D4A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3A8D4A (#3A8D4A) 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

#3A8D4A 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

#3A8D4A 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.

Brands that use #3A8D4A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #3a8d4a (#3A8D4A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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