Information about #3C1009 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#3C1009 falls into the Red Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 16, 9) — 23.5% red, 6.3% green, 3.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 20 / 76. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3C1009 presents itself as a energetic, saturated 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 Rebel (#3C1206). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Bean (#3D0C02) and American Bronze (#391802).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 16, 9)), which gives #3C1009 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3C1009 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3C1009 color variations

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#3C1009 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 #3C1009

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

#3C1009 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C1009
  • RGB60, 16, 9
  • CMYK0, 17, 20, 76
  • HSL8°, 74%, 14%
  • HSL Precise8.235°, 73.913%, 13.529%
  • HSV8°, 85%, 24%
  • HSB8°, 85%, 24%
  • HEX ID3C1009
  • DECIMAL ID3936265
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.5%
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