Information about #3E381E color

#3E381E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3E381E falls into the Yellow Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(62, 56, 30) — 24.3% red, 22% green, 11.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 13 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated sunny yellow, #3E381E carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Longbush (#413922). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lisbon Brown (#423921) and Mikado (#3F3623).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(62, 56, 30)), which gives #3E381E its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. 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.

#3E381E color variations

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#3E381E 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 #3E381E

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

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Birch color link
Birch

#3F3726

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Cola color link
Cola

#3C3024

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Creole color link
Creole

#393227

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E381E
  • RGB62, 56, 30
  • CMYK0, 2, 13, 76
  • CSSrgb(62, 56, 30)
  • HSL49°, 35%, 18%
  • HSL Precise48.75°, 34.783%, 18.039%
  • HSV49°, 52%, 24%
  • HSB49°, 52%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.220, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.220, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.220, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3E381E
  • DECIMAL ID4077598
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01