Information about #3C3431 color

#3C3431 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3C3431 falls into the Orange Color FamilyLow Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 52, 49) — 23.5% red, 20.4% green, 19.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 4 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C3431 is a gently muted orange that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kilamanjaro (#3A3532). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Pepper (#3C3731) and Indigo Ink Brown (#393432).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 52, 49)), which gives #3C3431 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3C3431 color variations

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#3C3431 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 #3C3431

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

Kilamanjaro color link
Kilamanjaro

#3A3532

Black Pepper color link
Black Pepper

#3C3731

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

Touch Wood color link
Touch Wood

#3A372E

Triple Dune color link
Triple Dune

#3A3833

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Gondola color link
Gondola

#373332

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C3431
  • RGB60, 52, 49
  • CMYK0, 3, 4, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 52, 49)
  • HSL16°, 10%, 21%
  • HSL Precise16.364°, 10.092%, 21.373%
  • HSV16°, 18%, 24%
  • HSB16°, 18%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.204, 0.192)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.204, 0.192, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.204, 0.192)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C3431
  • DECIMAL ID3945521
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01