Information about #3B1A1F color

#3B1A1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3B1A1F falls into the Red Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 26, 31) — 23.1% red, 10.2% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 11 / 77. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3B1A1F is a moderately toned warm red that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Spitfire (#381921). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ravishing (#401A22) and Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 26, 31)), which gives #3B1A1F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3B1A1F: 15.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3B1A1F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B1A1F color variations

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#3B1A1F 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 #3B1A1F

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

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

#3B1A1F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B1A1F
  • RGB59, 26, 31
  • CMYK0, 13, 11, 77
  • HSL351°, 39%, 17%
  • HSL Precise350.909°, 38.824%, 16.667%
  • HSV351°, 56%, 23%
  • HSB351°, 56%, 23%
  • HEX ID3B1A1F
  • DECIMAL ID3873311
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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