Information about Black Coffee color

#3B2F2F - Black Coffee color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B2F2F ("Black Coffee") belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 47, 47) (23.1% red, 18.4% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 5 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B2F2F presents itself as a softly toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Oil (#3B3131). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Filmpro Burnt Umber (#3A302C) and Marbaroda (#3D312D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 47, 47)), which gives #3B2F2F its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B2F2F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Black Coffee" in the Register.

Black Coffee color variations

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

Black Coffee 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 Black Coffee

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Barbecue color link
Barbecue

#363030

Bushtrack color link
Bushtrack

#3A312A

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Dark Ebony color link
Dark Ebony

#37312B

Gondola color link
Gondola

#373332

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B2F2F
  • RGB59, 47, 47
  • CMYK0, 5, 5, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 47, 47)
  • HSL0°, 11%, 21%
  • HSL Precise0°, 11.321%, 20.784%
  • HSV0°, 20%, 23%
  • HSB0°, 20%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.184, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.184, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.184, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B2F2F
  • DECIMAL ID3878703
  • Name Length12
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