Information about #3D2838 color

#3D2838 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3D2838 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(61, 40, 56) — 23.9% red, 15.7% green, 22% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 2 / 76. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3D2838 presents itself as a calm, restrained electric magenta — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Passion (#3B2A39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Purple (#3A243B) and Chocolate Fish (#3A2833).

The recipe behind #3D2838 is rgb(61, 40, 56), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.5:1 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. No one has named #3D2838 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3D2838 color variations

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#3D2838 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 #3D2838

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

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3D2838
  • RGB61, 40, 56
  • CMYK0, 8, 2, 76
  • CSSrgb(61, 40, 56)
  • HSL314°, 21%, 20%
  • HSL Precise314.286°, 20.792%, 19.804%
  • HSV314°, 34%, 24%
  • HSB314°, 34%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.239, 0.157, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.239, 0.157, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.239, 0.157, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3D2838
  • DECIMAL ID4007992
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01