Color swatch image showing #3B7A59 with RGB(59,122,89) values

#3B7A59 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B7A59 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B7A59 Color Information

#3B7A59 RGB value is (59, 122, 89). The hex color red value is 59, green is 122, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 149°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 52 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent, 52 percent.

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#3B7A59 Color Meaning

Color #3B7A59 signifies dense vitality, ecological intelligence, and protective growth. #3B7A59 deep green—reminiscent of rainforest canopies—evokes biodiversity, shade, and layered life. Psychologically, color #3B7A59 reduces anxiety by simulating immersion in nature, even in urban or digital contexts. Unlike lime greens that shout “eco,” #3B7A59 whispers sustainability through maturity and depth. In conservation branding, #3B7A59 conveys stewardship rather than exploitation—ideal for reforestation NGOs, sustainable agriculture, or biophilic architecture. Spiritually, #3B7A59 represents interconnectedness: every organism matters within the whole. Use color #3B7A59 when your message must feel rooted, responsible, and alive with quiet purpose—never trendy or tokenistic.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B7A59 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#3B7A59
RGB
rgb(59, 122, 89)
HSL
hsl(149°, 35%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 0%, 27%, 52%)
HSV
hsv(149°, 52%, 48%)
XYZ
10.5663 15.5701 11.8996
Yxy
15.5701 0.2778 0.4094
Hunter Lab
39.4590 -1.5527 0.5878
CIE-Lab
46.4054 -28.5717 11.9743

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green122 / 255 (48%)
48%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)52 / 100 (52%)
52%

Color Variations

#3B7A59 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#3B7A59 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #3B7A59 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B7A59 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B7A59;

Text Color

color: #3B7A59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B7A59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B7A5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B7A59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B7A59 0%, #234a36 100%);

#3B7A59 Color FAQs

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