Information about #3C8742 color

#3C8742 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C8742 is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 135, 66) — 23.5% red, 52.9% green, 25.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 29 / 0 / 27 / 47. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C8742 presents itself as a moderately toned natural green — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Area (#3C8043). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cobalt Green (#3D9140) and Kermit (#368136).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(60, 135, 66)), which gives #3C8742 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C8742 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. No one has named #3C8742 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3C8742 color variations

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#3C8742 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #3C8742

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Area color link
Area

#3C8043

Cobalt Green color link
Cobalt Green

#3D9140

Kermit color link
Kermit

#368136

May Green color link
May Green

#4C9141

Patina color link
Patina

#407A52

Douban Green color link
Douban Green

#2E963D

Fern Green color link
Fern Green

#4F7942

Rustic Green color link
Rustic Green

#438759

Amazon color link
Amazon

#3B7A57

Killarney color link
Killarney

#49764F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C8742
  • RGB60, 135, 66
  • CMYK29, 0, 27, 47
  • CSSrgb(60, 135, 66)
  • HSL125°, 38%, 38%
  • HSL Precise124.8°, 38.462%, 38.235%
  • HSV125°, 56%, 53%
  • HSB125°, 56%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.529
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.529, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.529, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.529, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C8742
  • DECIMAL ID3966786
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01