Information about #3C2A36 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C2A36 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 42, 54) — 23.5% red, 16.5% green, 21.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 2 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted rose, #3C2A36 stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Passion (#3B2A39). Slightly further away sit Chocolate Fish (#3A2833) and Zeppelin (#382A34).

In RGB terms — rgb(60, 42, 54) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3C2A36 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C2A36 color variations

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#3C2A36 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 #3C2A36

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

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C2A36
  • RGB60, 42, 54
  • CMYK0, 7, 2, 76
  • HSL320°, 18%, 20%
  • HSL Precise320°, 17.647%, 20%
  • HSV320°, 30%, 24%
  • HSB320°, 30%, 24%
  • HEX ID3C2A36
  • DECIMAL ID3942966
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
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