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#3E862D color code is #3E862D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3e862d.

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#3E862D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3E862D is 0.1826. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.51:1 against white and 4.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3E862D on white4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3E862D on black4.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #3E862D4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3E862D4.65:1AA

#3E862D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3E862D?+
The hex code for #3E862D is #3E862D. In RGB it's rgb(62, 134, 45), and in HSL it's hsl(109, 50%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #3E862D?+
#3E862D in RGB is (62, 134, 45). Written in CSS: rgb(62, 134, 45).
What is the CMYK value of #3E862D?+
#3E862D converts to CMYK(54%, 0%, 66%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3E862D.
Is #3e862d a warm or cool color?+
#3E862D (#3E862D) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 109° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3e862d belong to?+
#3E862D belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 109°, 50%, 35% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #3e862d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3E862D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.51:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3e862d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3E862D (#3E862D) is 7742 C Spinach Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3E862D in design

Practical guidance for using #3e862d (#3E862D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#3E862D is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3E862D (#3E862D) 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

#3E862D 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

#3E862D 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.