Information about #3C2A2F color

#3C2A2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3C2A2F falls into the Rose Color Family — Low Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 42, 47) — 23.5% red, 16.5% green, 18.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 5 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C2A2F is a gently muted rose 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 Havana (#3B2B2C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chocolate Fish (#3A2833) and Black Coffee (#3B2F2F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 42, 47)), which gives #3C2A2F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3C2A2F color variations

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

#3C2A2F 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 #3C2A2F

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

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Marbaroda color link
Marbaroda

#3D312D

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Barbecue color link
Barbecue

#363030

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C2A2F
  • RGB60, 42, 47
  • CMYK0, 7, 5, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 42, 47)
  • HSL343°, 18%, 20%
  • HSL Precise343.333°, 17.647%, 20%
  • HSV343°, 30%, 24%
  • HSB343°, 30%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.165, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.165, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.165, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C2A2F
  • DECIMAL ID3942959
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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