#3CB371

A medium, moderate green closely aligning with Mediumseagreen.

About #3CB371

The precise color #3CB371 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumseagreen. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 60, 179, and 113.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow, and 30% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3CB371
RGB60, 179, 113
HSL146.7°, 49.8%, 46.9%
CMYK66%, 0%, 37%, 30%
HSV146.7°, 66.5%, 70.2%
LAB65.3, -48.2, 24.3
XYZ21.0, 34.4, 21.2
Decimal3978097

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.67:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.88:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.70:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3CB371; }
.text-color { color: #3CB371; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3CB371; }

Similar Colors

Mediumseagreen
#3CB371