Information about #38242B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #38242B is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(56, 36, 43) — 22% red, 14.1% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 5 / 78. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted rose, #38242B stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Conundrum (#3C202C). Slightly further away sit Double Caffeine (#332729) and Temptress (#3C2126).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(56, 36, 43)), which gives #38242B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #38242B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#38242B color variations

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#38242B 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 #38242B

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

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

#38242B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38242B
  • RGB56, 36, 43
  • CMYK0, 8, 5, 78
  • HSL339°, 22%, 18%
  • HSL Precise339°, 21.739%, 18.039%
  • HSV339°, 36%, 22%
  • HSB339°, 36%, 22%
  • HEX ID38242B
  • DECIMAL ID3679275
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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