Information about #3C2140 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C2140 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 33, 64) (23.5% red, 12.9% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 12 / 0 / 75 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #3C2140 reads as a mildly saturated purple-pink magenta and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Purple (#3A243B). Slightly further away sit Tarot (#38293D) and Passion (#3B2A39).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 33, 64)), which gives #3C2140 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3C2140 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C2140 color variations

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#3C2140 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 #3C2140

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

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

#3C2140 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C2140
  • RGB60, 33, 64
  • CMYK2, 12, 0, 75
  • HSL292°, 32%, 19%
  • HSL Precise292.258°, 31.959%, 19.02%
  • HSV292°, 48%, 25%
  • HSB292°, 48%, 25%
  • HEX ID3C2140
  • DECIMAL ID3940672
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
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