Information about #3C2221 color

#3C2221 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3C2221 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 34, 33) — 23.5% red, 13.3% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 10 / 11 / 76. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3C2221 is a moderately toned earthy red that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Hot Chocolate (#3D2622). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Toorak (#392523) and Jumpstart (#3E2025).

In RGB terms — rgb(60, 34, 33) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3C2221 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3C2221 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3C2221 color variations

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#3C2221 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 #3C2221

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

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

#3C2221 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C2221
  • RGB60, 34, 33
  • CMYK0, 10, 11, 76
  • HSL2°, 29%, 18%
  • HSL Precise2.222°, 29.032%, 18.235%
  • HSV2°, 45%, 24%
  • HSB2°, 45%, 24%
  • HEX ID3C2221
  • DECIMAL ID3940897
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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