Information about #38302D color

#38302D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #38302D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(56, 48, 45) — 22% red, 18.8% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 4 / 78. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A gently muted orange, #38302D carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Filmpro Burnt Umber (#3A302C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Ebony (#37312B) and Barbecue (#363030).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(56, 48, 45)), which gives #38302D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:78), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#38302D color variations

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#38302D 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 #38302D

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

Dark Ebony color link
Dark Ebony

#37312B

Barbecue color link
Barbecue

#363030

Bushtrack color link
Bushtrack

#3A312A

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Canopy color link
Canopy

#35332C

Banjul color link
Banjul

#34322D

Half Diesel color link
Half Diesel

#353131

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38302D
  • RGB56, 48, 45
  • CMYK0, 3, 4, 78
  • CSSrgb(56, 48, 45)
  • HSL16°, 11%, 20%
  • HSL Precise16.364°, 10.891%, 19.804%
  • HSV16°, 20%, 22%
  • HSB16°, 20%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.188, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.188, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.188, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID38302D
  • DECIMAL ID3682349
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01