Information about #38121D color

#38121D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #38121D is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 18, 29) (22% red, 7.1% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 11 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #38121D reads as a confidently colored rose and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Chocolate Kisses (#3C1421). Nearby in the Register you will also find Spitfire (#381921) and Tamarind (#341515).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(56, 18, 29)), which gives #38121D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 16.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #38121D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#38121D color variations

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

#38121D 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 #38121D

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

Spitfire color link
Spitfire

#381921

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Ravishing color link
Ravishing

#401A22

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Hollow Plum color link
Hollow Plum

#2A1624

Cocktail color link
Cocktail

#2F1D25

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Loyal color link
Loyal

#28191D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38121D
  • RGB56, 18, 29
  • CMYK0, 15, 11, 78
  • CSSrgb(56, 18, 29)
  • HSL343°, 51%, 15%
  • HSL Precise342.632°, 51.351%, 14.51%
  • HSV343°, 68%, 22%
  • HSB343°, 68%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.071, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.071, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.071, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID38121D
  • DECIMAL ID3674653
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01