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#3BC940 color code is #3BC940. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3bc940.

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#3BC940 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3BC940 is 0.4307. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.18:1 against white and 9.61:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3BC940 on white2.18:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#3BC940 on black9.61:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #3BC9402.18:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #3BC9409.61:1AAA

#3BC940 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3BC940?+
The hex code for #3BC940 is #3BC940. In RGB it's rgb(59, 201, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(122, 57%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #3BC940?+
#3BC940 in RGB is (59, 201, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(59, 201, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #3BC940?+
#3BC940 converts to CMYK(71%, 0%, 68%, 21%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3BC940.
Is #3bc940 a warm or cool color?+
#3BC940 (#3BC940) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 122° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3bc940 belong to?+
#3BC940 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 122°, 57%, 51% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #3bc940 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3BC940 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.18:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3bc940?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3BC940 (#3BC940) is 3171 C Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3BC940 in design

Practical guidance for using #3bc940 (#3BC940) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#3BC940 (#3BC940) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3BC940 (#3BC940) 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

#3BC940 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

#3BC940 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.