Information about #3A1717 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3A1717 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(58, 23, 23) (22.7% red, 9% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 14 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3A1717 is a clearly saturated warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Sienna (#3C1414). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tamarind (#341515) and Scorched Brown (#351F19).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(58, 23, 23)), which gives #3A1717 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3A1717 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3A1717 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3A1717 color variations

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#3A1717 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 #3A1717

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

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

#3A1717 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3A1717
  • RGB58, 23, 23
  • CMYK0, 14, 14, 77
  • HSL0°, 43%, 16%
  • HSL Precise0°, 43.21%, 15.882%
  • HSV0°, 60%, 23%
  • HSB0°, 60%, 23%
  • HEX ID3A1717
  • DECIMAL ID3806999
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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