Information about #3C3C20 color

#3C3C20 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C3C20 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 60, 32) (23.5% red, 23.5% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 11 / 76 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C3C20 is a softly balanced yellow that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Longbush (#413922). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lisbon Brown (#423921) and Mikado (#3F3623).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 60, 32)), which gives #3C3C20 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C3C20 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3C3C20 color variations

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#3C3C20 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 #3C3C20

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

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Bathurst color link
Bathurst

#3C4027

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Birch color link
Birch

#3F3726

Green Kelp color link
Green Kelp

#393D2A

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

#3C3C20 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C3C20
  • RGB60, 60, 32
  • CMYK0, 0, 11, 76
  • HSL60°, 30%, 18%
  • HSL Precise60°, 30.435%, 18.039%
  • HSV60°, 47%, 24%
  • HSB60°, 47%, 24%
  • HEX ID3C3C20
  • DECIMAL ID3947552
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
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