Information about #3B2429 color

#3B2429 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3B2429 falls into the Red Color FamilyLow Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 36, 41) — 23.1% red, 14.1% green, 16.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 7 / 77. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3B2429 presents itself as a calm, restrained red — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Temptress (#3C2126). Nearby in the Register you will also find Conundrum (#3C202C) and Dark Crimson (#402327).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 36, 41)), which gives #3B2429 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3B2429 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B2429 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#3B2429 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 #3B2429

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

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B2429
  • RGB59, 36, 41
  • CMYK0, 9, 7, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 36, 41)
  • HSL347°, 24%, 19%
  • HSL Precise346.957°, 24.211%, 18.627%
  • HSV347°, 39%, 23%
  • HSB347°, 39%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.141, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.141, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.141, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B2429
  • DECIMAL ID3875881
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01