What color is #3E997D?

#3E997D is a medium teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(62, 153, 125), and in HSL hsl(162, 42%, 42%).

Is #3E997D accessible as text?

On white, #3E997D has a contrast ratio of 3.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #3E997D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #3E997D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is teal-600 (#009689).

What colors go well with #3E997D?

#3E997D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #983E59. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #3E997D below.

Is #3E997D good for buttons?

#3E997D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #3E997D — white text only reaches 3.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #3E997D the same as CSS darkcyan?

No — #3E997D is not the CSS named color darkcyan, but darkcyan (#008B8B) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#3E997D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #3E997D

Not just a swatch — here's how #3E997D works with other colors. Named schemes with #3E997D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #3E997D Accent #A7C4BC Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3549

Persian Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #3E997D Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7994A4 Anchor #2D3236

Persian Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #3E997D Secondary #AB6D00 Accent #657D4F Surface #F1EDDD Anchor #392B1E

This palette keeps Persian Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #3E997D Secondary #486C3F Accent #AB6D00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Persian Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #3E997D Secondary #9DB9AE Support #989286 Ink #16140F

Persian Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Persian Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #3E997D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 36/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 38/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 59/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 80/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #3E997D with

Medium Sea Green Teal Blue Cordovan Platinum Dark Slate Gray

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D8EAE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #3E9598 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #3E997D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #3E997D;
  --color-base-rgb: 62 153 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.0% 0.097 169.8);
  --color-50: #F4FBF9;
  --color-100: #E2F4EE;
  --color-200: #C5E7DD;
  --color-300: #9CD3C2;
  --color-400: #76BCA7;
  --color-500: #559F89;
  --color-600: #477B6B;
  --color-700: #36584E;
  --color-800: #263B34;
  --color-900: #192421;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  persian-green: {
    50: '#F4FBF9',
    100: '#E2F4EE',
    200: '#C5E7DD',
    300: '#9CD3C2',
    400: '#76BCA7',
    500: '#559F89',
    600: '#477B6B',
    700: '#36584E',
    800: '#263B34',
    900: '#192421',
  },
}

$base: #3E997D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F4FBF9;
$base-100: #E2F4EE;
$base-200: #C5E7DD;
$base-300: #9CD3C2;
$base-400: #76BCA7;
$base-500: #559F89;
$base-600: #477B6B;
$base-700: #36584E;
$base-800: #263B34;
$base-900: #192421;
$base-hover: #327A64;
$base-subtle: #C4E1D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#3E997D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F4FBF9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E2F4EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C5E7DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#9CD3C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#76BCA7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#559F89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#477B6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#36584E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#263B34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#192421",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #3E997D

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