Information about #3B2140 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B2140 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 33, 64) (23.1% red, 12.9% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 12 / 0 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A moderately toned electric magenta, #3B2140 leans clearly toward the dark side. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Purple (#3A243B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tarot (#38293D) and Passion (#3B2A39).

The recipe behind #3B2140 is rgb(59, 33, 64), with blue as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3B2140: 14.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B2140 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B2140 color variations

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#3B2140 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 #3B2140

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

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

#3B2140 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B2140
  • RGB59, 33, 64
  • CMYK2, 12, 0, 75
  • HSL290°, 32%, 19%
  • HSL Precise290.323°, 31.959%, 19.02%
  • HSV290°, 48%, 25%
  • HSB290°, 48%, 25%
  • HEX ID3B2140
  • DECIMAL ID3875136
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
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