Information about #3D3C09 color

#3D3C09 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3D3C09 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(61, 60, 9) — 23.9% red, 23.5% green, 3.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 20 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3D3C09 presents itself as a energetic, saturated golden yellow — one 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 Dark Olive (#373E02). Nearby in the Register you will also find La Fonseca (#353300) and Thatch Green (#403D19).

In RGB terms — rgb(61, 60, 9) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3D3C09 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3D3C09 color variations

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#3D3C09 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 #3D3C09

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

Dark Olive color link
Dark Olive

#373E02

La Fonseca color link
La Fonseca

#353300

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Navy Green color link
Navy Green

#35530A

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3D3C09
  • RGB61, 60, 9
  • CMYK0, 0, 20, 76
  • CSSrgb(61, 60, 9)
  • HSL59°, 74%, 14%
  • HSL Precise58.846°, 74.286%, 13.725%
  • HSV59°, 85%, 24%
  • HSB59°, 85%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.035
  • GLSLvec3(0.239, 0.235, 0.035)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.239, 0.235, 0.035, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.239, 0.235, 0.035)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3D3C09
  • DECIMAL ID4013065
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01