Information about #3F2820 color

#3F2820 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3F2820 falls into the Orange Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(63, 40, 32) — 24.7% red, 15.7% green, 12.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 12 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3F2820 presents itself as a softly balanced orange — 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 a hair away from Hot Chocolate (#3D2622). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bistre (#3D2B1F) and Treehouse (#3B2820).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(63, 40, 32)), which gives #3F2820 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3F2820 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3F2820 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#3F2820 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 #3F2820

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

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Sambuca color link
Sambuca

#3B2E25

Cola color link
Cola

#3C3024

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F2820
  • RGB63, 40, 32
  • CMYK0, 9, 12, 75
  • CSSrgb(63, 40, 32)
  • HSL15°, 33%, 19%
  • HSL Precise15.484°, 32.632%, 18.627%
  • HSV15°, 49%, 25%
  • HSB15°, 49%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.157, 0.125)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.157, 0.125, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.157, 0.125)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3F2820
  • DECIMAL ID4139040
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01