Information about #3D3939 color

#3D3939 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3D3939 falls into the Red Color FamilyDesaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(61, 57, 57) — 23.9% red, 22.4% green, 22.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 2 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly muted neutral grey, #3D3939 stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Black Sheep (#3E393A). Slightly further away sit Eclipse (#3F3939) and Rockstar (#3D3A3C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(61, 57, 57)), which gives #3D3939 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3D3939: 11.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. 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.

#3D3939 color variations

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#3D3939 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 #3D3939

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

Black Sheep color link
Black Sheep

#3E393A

Eclipse color link
Eclipse

#3F3939

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Iridium color link
Iridium

#3D3C3A

Zeus color link
Zeus

#3B3C38

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Black Cat color link
Black Cat

#413839

Black Olive color link
Black Olive

#3B3C36

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3D3939
  • RGB61, 57, 57
  • CMYK0, 2, 2, 76
  • CSSrgb(61, 57, 57)
  • HSL0°, 3%, 23%
  • HSL Precise0°, 3.39%, 23.137%
  • HSV0°, 7%, 24%
  • HSB0°, 7%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.239, 0.224, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.239, 0.224, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.239, 0.224, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3D3939
  • DECIMAL ID4012345
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01