Information about #382B2E color

#382B2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#382B2E falls into the Red Color FamilyLow Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(56, 43, 46) — 22% red, 16.9% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 5 / 4 / 78. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#382B2E presents itself as a softly toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cave Rock (#372C2C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Havana (#3B2B2C) and Double Barista (#392C2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(56, 43, 46)), which gives #382B2E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #382B2E: 13.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #382B2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#382B2E color variations

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#382B2E 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 #382B2E

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

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Barbecue color link
Barbecue

#363030

Night Rider color link
Night Rider

#332E2E

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Sheer Black color link
Sheer Black

#332F2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#382B2E
  • RGB56, 43, 46
  • CMYK0, 5, 4, 78
  • CSSrgb(56, 43, 46)
  • HSL346°, 13%, 19%
  • HSL Precise346.154°, 13.131%, 19.412%
  • HSV346°, 23%, 22%
  • HSB346°, 23%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.169, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.169, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.169, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID382B2E
  • DECIMAL ID3681070
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01