Information about #3B2E1A color

#3B2E1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3B2E1A falls into the Orange Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 46, 26) — 23.1% red, 18% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 5 / 13 / 77. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B2E1A is a mildly saturated orange that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pullman Green (#3B331C). Slightly further away sit Bistre (#3D2B1F) and Treehouse (#3B2820).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 46, 26)), which gives #3B2E1A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3B2E1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B2E1A color variations

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#3B2E1A 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 #3B2E1A

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

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Cola color link
Cola

#3C3024

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Sambuca color link
Sambuca

#3B2E25

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

#3B2E1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B2E1A
  • RGB59, 46, 26
  • CMYK0, 5, 13, 77
  • HSL36°, 39%, 17%
  • HSL Precise36.364°, 38.824%, 16.667%
  • HSV36°, 56%, 23%
  • HSB36°, 56%, 23%
  • HEX ID3B2E1A
  • DECIMAL ID3878426
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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