Information about #3C2E2A color

#3C2E2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3C2E2A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 46, 42) (23.5% red, 18% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 7 / 76 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained red, #3C2E2A carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bark (#3E2F28). Nearby in the Register you will also find Filmpro Burnt Umber (#3A302C) and Double Barista (#392C2A).

In RGB terms — rgb(60, 46, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3C2E2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3C2E2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C2E2A color variations

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#3C2E2A 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 #3C2E2A

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

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Bushtrack color link
Bushtrack

#3A312A

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Sambuca color link
Sambuca

#3B2E25

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Creole color link
Creole

#393227

Dark Ebony color link
Dark Ebony

#37312B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C2E2A
  • RGB60, 46, 42
  • CMYK0, 5, 7, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 46, 42)
  • HSL13°, 18%, 20%
  • HSL Precise13.333°, 17.647%, 20%
  • HSV13°, 30%, 24%
  • HSB13°, 30%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.180, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.180, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.180, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C2E2A
  • DECIMAL ID3943978
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01