Information about #3B3434 color

#3B3434 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B3434 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 52, 52) — 23.1% red, 20.4% green, 20.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 3 / 77. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B3434 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one 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 Platypus (#3D3334). Slightly further away sit Kilamanjaro (#3A3532) and Indigo Ink Brown (#393432).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 52, 52)), which gives #3B3434 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B3434 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B3434 color variations

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#3B3434 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 #3B3434

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

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

Kilamanjaro color link
Kilamanjaro

#3A3532

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Ironsand color link
Ironsand

#393735

Triple Dune color link
Triple Dune

#3A3833

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Black Pepper color link
Black Pepper

#3C3731

Gondola color link
Gondola

#373332

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B3434
  • RGB59, 52, 52
  • CMYK0, 3, 3, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 52, 52)
  • HSL0°, 6%, 22%
  • HSL Precise0°, 6.306%, 21.765%
  • HSV0°, 12%, 23%
  • HSB0°, 12%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.204, 0.204)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.204, 0.204, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.204, 0.204)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B3434
  • DECIMAL ID3879988
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01